Quiztime

Welcome to "Quiztime" - with me your genial host - Norman Bates. This week, the quiz has a theme which is foreshadowed by the image above. I am sure you will soon guess what it is. As usual, there are just ten questions and also as usual, answers will be given in the Comments section. Good luck!

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1. Which country does this flag belong to?

(a) Tajikistan (b) Central African Republic (c) Canada (d) Tuvalu

2. This European flag has got a map on it. Which Mediterranean country does it belong to?

3. This is the flag of a South American country... but which one?

4. This is the flag of a famous car company but which one?

5. This is England's flag but what is it also known as?

(a) Queen Elizabeth's flag (b) The flag of St George 

(c) The flag of St  Edmund (d) The Quadrant Flag

6. How many stars are there on the flag of the USA?

7. Which country was the first to plant its flag at The South Pole?

8. This is the flag of a Pacific island nation but which one?

(a) Kiribati (b) The Philippines (c) New Zealand (d) Fiji

9. Which charity does this old flag belong to?

 

10. Below you can see some Cornish cider in a container but what is that container called?  (Clue: Think about the theme of this week's quiz)

How did you do?

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Terra firma

 I had the first cantaloupe of the season. It was a small one. One I could play catch with. I had to rub it. Feel between the grooves. I lifted it up to my nose and smelled. I couldn’t smell anything. That didn’t stop my joy. I walked to the patch, and my happiness didn’t dim. I felt ease in my soul. Day two of no social media at all has been interesting. I’m immersing myself in letting the land speak to me. Speak it will. 

I’m enjoying just feeling free from consumerism and comparison. The more I was on social media, the more I wanted things. I wanted what others had. Right now, I’m taking Hemingway’s cue with my computer and its keys. It’s just us. Nothing else. I don’t know if I will miss the friends I’ve made through Instagram, or if I will return. 

I’m returning to my roots. The land is feeding my mind, body and soul right now. Walking to the line in Old Navy flip flops to hang out clothes. Letting the sun be my clothes dryer. Letting the wet grass sink into my toe beds. Smelling the freshly cut grass. Let’s call it eau du jardín.  I’m taking out the old hula-hoop and taking it for a spin. Never got the hang of it. I still like to twirl it on my arms pretending to be a circus performer. A little chameleon in my own mind. 

Letting childhood pleasures take hold. When I started taking life too seriously. Forget how to laugh. My face took on a permanent scowl. I’m not saying I won’t have days where I may feel like I’m missing something, but sometimes God does for us, what we are unable to do for ourselves. My own search for joy in what is already mine not in what is sought. 

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R and G: an internal dialogue

 As my dogs are sacked out on couches with just some morning tunes on, I’m learning several things. I can’t force the process. Writing or otherwise. The words come at unexpected times. Sometimes its at 3 in the morning when sleep is a mirage. Or it is when I’m watching Netflix. Creativity is a not a process. A process that takes time. I’m not very patient. I know it. Known it for years. It’s where God and I come to a head most days. My internal dialogue with Him looks a lot like this:

R: Why again?

G: Child, this is your favorite question. 

R:  It is. You haven’t answered yet. 

G:  How many years have we had this chat?

R:  Too many

G:  You don’t trust me. It’s not a question. Your prayers are the same. 

R:  I’m just tired of waiting. 

G:  As long as I have you living, you have all the time in the world.

R:  I know, but…

G: But what?

R:  The world makes me feel like I’ve wasted time. Time I can’t get back. 

G:  Time is infinite for me. Nothing is ever wasted. Those years are preparing you for greatness. The world doesn’t determine your worth. I do. 

R:  I know. It’s hard. 

G:  You are in the world, but not of this world. I’ve been faithful. Now show me yours. 

R:  Okay

So folks, this journey is not easy, but I’m on it. 

Love yourself and one another. 

Regine

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