Bittercress

There is the Common Bittercress and the Greater Bittercress in our garden. They belong to the Brassicaceae family and this morning with the temperature up at 12-17C it was relatively warm to look around the garden. Speaking to a young horticultural student yesterday and my saying how many snails I found on the daffidols sheContinue reading “Bittercress”

Camellia in an oil lamp base.

Camillia bloom towards the end of winter and what better container to put them in than the base of an old oil lamp. Bringing a little brightness to this grey day, as well as a combination to travel with. I love the Bible and have learnt a little more through this post about the CamelliaContinue reading “Camellia in an oil lamp base.”

Europe Winter 2025/26 Newhaven to Biarritz

A difficult thought. Jesus speaking: ‘ Give to the person who asks,and don’t turn away from someone who wants to borrow…love your enemies do good to them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who use you in a mean,malicious way.’ Matthew 5:42,44 ( Sandy’s wording in parts.Continue reading “Europe Winter 2025/26 Newhaven to Biarritz”

Cosmos continued.

This post has three paintings I did after putting away my phone. They were painted over about 10 days as the flowers changed. Religion is very much a part of how I think so I want to travel with books and life’s record as seen by Daniel, John, Jesus and lastly Malachi. Let us hearContinue reading “Cosmos continued.”

The supported sunflower and palsy

The story of the man with palsy interested me and so first, I will share it as I understood it, then we will look at the fallen sunflower. First, hear a question Jesus asked ‘His enemies’ to show He loved them. Before the question. Here is the setting: Four ‘ thinking’ strong friends. A personContinue reading “The supported sunflower and palsy”

Autumn roses and poppy seeds

Religion Here is God speaking to Moses: “The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, long suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving : Iniquity: immoral or grossly unfair behaviour Transgression: an act that goes against a law, rule or code of conduct, an offense Sin: an act of disobedienceContinue reading “Autumn roses and poppy seeds”

…and so I put them in a jug!

Moses speaking from long ago: ‘ Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid for the Lord your God, He it is that goes with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you.’ I liked that old word He won’t ‘forsake’ better than He won’t ‘ leave you lonely and sad.’ He won’tContinue reading “…and so I put them in a jug!”

From Mittewald to Lienz

Paul speaking: ‘ We have a spirit of adoption so we can cry Abba, Father. And if we are God’s children we are joint heirs with Christ,… and I reckon that this suffering now can’t be compared to the glory we will experience with Abba/ Father.’ Romans 8: 15-18 ( Sandy’s understanding.) We left LakeContinue reading “From Mittewald to Lienz”

Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo

‘If a problem looks difficult, relax. If it looks impossible, relax even more. Then begin encouraging small changes, putting just enough pressure on yourself to move one turtle step forward. Then rest, savor, celebrate. Then step again. You’ll find that slow is fast, gentle is powerful, and stillness moves mountains.’ Oh, there was the impressiveContinue reading “Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo”