They did lovely cakes at the bring and buy sale for charity. Sally prepared them and they were adored by so many in the community when they came along. In fact they were known as the sally-cakes. Sally laboured over those every year and they were a delight that the group really appreciated. It got […]
Read More Cakes, Games and Your StrengthsThere is a blame game going around. The state of the society leaves much to be desired. There are ample reports about all that’s wrong and where the gaps are widening and things do not appear to be getting any better. Certain values are subscribed to and a lot of energy and attention is given […]
Read More You Teach ThemWords. I love me the words. I got into blogging roughly a decade ago. Recently, I was considering why I like blogging and one of the reasons for it is that I love reading. I love the chance to read and as I read – take in the content – I’m being primed to write. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Consumer to ProducerI can see him now. That genial look on his face as though it didn’t matter what wrong I did, it would not be the end of the world and there were more important things to be upset about. He almost made me feel bad just because he took it so well and went out […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: WiseHe could get excited, passionate and highly enthused on a subject matter. It appeared as though for hours on end he could take people on a roller-coaster of emotions as he related something about his pet projects. He was certainly in touch with emotions and would invest each aspect with suitable pathos or great delight. […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: GentleDad, what does a peaceable person look like? Why do you ask, son? I was talking to Mr Allen the other day and he was remarking on how impressed he was by how Miss Bridges conducted herself in the meeting last week. He said she behaved in a very peaceable manner. Oh? That’s what he […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: PeaceableThere can be a preference for calm and amiable relations when it comes to interactions with others. That preference, however, can be overruled by a desire for retribution when offended, wronged or otherwise affronted. You upset me in some way large or small and I’ll not just be hurt, but nurse the hurt and give […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MercifulYou know it when you see it. Some people have no idea of their capabilities and qualities. Their brilliance has been obscured for so long and they are a shadow of anything that makes a substntial difference to the world. Some people overstate and abuse whatever capabilities and qualities they have. Drunk on the power […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MeekFollow Jesus. That’s the instruction I was given. That was the instruction I heard others given. Don’t depend on no one else, just completely depend on Jesus. That wasn’t a difficult message to hear. It wasn’t a difficult message to deliver either. Living out that message … well … There’s this idea that there are […]
Read More The Kind of Person To Follow: HumbleIt is very reassuring to remember that nobody’s perfect. Acknowledging that, when it comes to considering the character of others, there are different factors to consider. Where’s the humility, meekness, mercy, purity and compassion? If evidence of that is there and in abundance, then the imperfections can be acknowledged and forgiven. Especially when the desire […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Matter of Character
