Productive? What me? – a poem…

When do you feel most productive? What a question, when do I ever not feel productive? “The Busy Life of a Retiree” I thought I'd nap and waste my days,In peaceful, slow, relaxing haze,But oh, how wrong my plans would be,I'm busier now than in my thirties! I start at dawn with walks and squats,(I …

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Annoying Emojis

What are your favourite emojis? The grinning face, a yellow blight,With eyes squeezed shut, and teeth so white.It pops up often, out of place,A saccharine and forced embrace. The winky eye, a knowing leer,Suggesting jokes that aren't quite clear.Is it a tease? A friendly nudge?Or just a digital, awkward judge? The loudly crying, streaming tears,For …

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Purple haze, a renku…

Forest secrets whispered through the green hued branches, Small birds and bats spy. - Undisclosed truths lie beneath a fast flowed stream frogs and reptiles spawn. - Cloaked in purple haze the distant hills retreating, sunset ends the day. Image generation by WordPress Ai. Please note this blog is written in British English! Please subscribe. …

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Nervous? Me? Never! …a poem.

I stepped on the stage with a confident grin, My knees only knocked from excitement within. The spotlight came on, I gave it a squint, And tripped on the mic cord (just a small hint). ~ I stood up with flair like I’d meant it that way, And coughed out a speech I’d rehearsed yesterday, …

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10 Relaxation Techniques to Unwind After a Stressful Day

How do you unwind after a demanding day? 💤 10 Ways to Unwind After a Stressful Day We’ve all been there—days that feel like they’ll never end. Deadlines, meetings, errands, unexpected frustrations. By the time evening rolls around, it can be tough to flip the switch from “go-go-go” to “rest and recharge.” The good news? …

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Holy Week, concluding reflection – 8 of 8.

Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter Sunday Sermon: Risen Indeed! Scripture: John 20:1–18; Matthew 28:1–10; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8, 20–22 John 20:1-18 WEBNow on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went early, while it was still dark, to the tomb, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the …

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Suffering Lamb.

THIS IS NOT MY WORK BUT COPIED FROM ANOTHER. Back in the day, I read a scientific article on the death of Jesus, published in 1986 in one of the most prestigious scientific journals in the world - the JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. The article is titled "On the Physical Death …

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