Tag: Life

Dryden Update – July 

Another day another month.  Half of 2016 has already elapsed and it has been an intriguing first half ofof the year. There has been a lot to be thankful for – a good marriage, healthy growing children, great supporting network of friends who motivate and inspire.  The blog has proven to be a great outlet […]

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My Greatest Fear

When Zoë was born back in 2010, her initial years made me marvel. More than any of her sisters before her, she appeared to be fearless. I got caught up in her fearless first few years on the earth.  Then she became more conscious of her surroundings. I don’t think she was copying anyone. All […]

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Onto A Loser

There are some people who are feeling incredibly low at the moment. Even discounting their own personal issues, they can look at issues in which they have a vested interest and see how they are faring poorly. They may have suffered defeat in a cause they passionately supported. They may see a favourite notable person […]

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Sit and Learn

There’s this guy at the gathering, I love him. He’s got children and grandchildren. He’s been around the block more than twice. He knows what’s what. What I love about him is how he doesn’t impose himself on anyone. He is not imposing and he doesn’t demand your attention. It’s exactly because of that humility […]

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By the Book

I am all for instructions. I don’t know how to do certain things, so getting guidance from those who know how to is going to be a big help. I love the fact that people have written down those instructions and for things like cooking (which I rarely engage in) it is the difference between […]

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What’s Going On Inside

I like a lot about social media. Sure, there are negative aspects about it, but really it’s a reflection of the human condition which can be as good as you want to see it and as ugly as it can get – and sure, it gets mega-ugly. I like it though because the people I […]

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Another Step

Time. We measure it in a variety of ways and also measure our lives by the accumulation of what happens in those measures of time. At various times we get an opportunity to reflect on what takes place in a measure of time and look at how we have moved on or not. Then we […]

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On the Inside, Coming Alongside

My friend Steve is brilliant. Among the list of aspects that makes him brilliant is his capacity to motivate. One conversation about my lack of fitness and stamina turned into him inviting me to go with him to a gym. That encouragement turned to him actively helping me get to grips with the different stations […]

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Cool of the Day Conversations

When Adam and Eve sinned they went hiding when they heard God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. The ensuing conversation although it has grace notes and reasons for hope is still very sad indeed. The thought, however, of the Lord walking in the cool of the day, is fascinating. It’s […]

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