Transformation

 

Phoebe is twenty two months old now. The picture above was taken this very morning before she stepped out with her mama for a walk through the woods and down to  Millhouses Park. Below - that's Phoebe on the day she was born  - January 15th 2021.

How did that magic happen? That transformation I mean - in twenty two short months. I think of that piece of writing that I believe we have all encountered - "Desiderata" - ostensibly found in St Paul's Church, Baltimore and dated 1692 but actually written by Max Ehrmann from Terra Haute, Indiana in 1927 or so. I happen to have a copy of it on my desk right now - it was  amongst the things my brother Simon left behind..."With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy." A good message for our special little girl as she treads along the very start of her path through life.

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Blazin Fiddles

Lovely night at the hall…great to see The Manleys, Boffin Cameron’s parents, Pippa , village leaders Ian and Helen, Velvet Voiced Linda , Nick, Claire and Other choir members all enjoying the music

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The Wallet

 Yesterday was a tough day. 

I had two patients to care for and both died during my shift, so I was ready for home by the end of the day.

I drove back to Trelawnyd and had to meet other trustees of the Community Association for a meeting.

I was late getting home.

Tonight I was due to drive back over to the hospice for a curry night out with staff but the prospect of the hour and a half round trip was something I didn't quite need.

I need to stay in the village today

So I’m going to see Blazin’ Fiddles at the Hall 

Ian from down the lane said he’d Knock  on the window for me if I managed to get a ticket, and I did, so he will. Several other people I know will be there from the village and from choir.

It’s what I need today.

A few beers and some good music 

I had a lie in this morning, ( another thing I needed) and came down stairs to find that Roger had managed to remove my leather wallet from the kitchen table and had done a good job on it

It had been a birthday gift from The Prof from years ago. 

And I was surprised just how upset I was when I found it in tatters

Another reason for a pint with good friends tonight

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Hi

 Getting in the spirit 

With Hallmark

And cocoa

Happy Saturday

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