What the world needs now, is love, sweet love.

Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.  When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O Lord, supported me.  When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.  (Psalm 94: 17 - 19. NIV)

In a world where violence and hate seem to progressing at an alarming rate, a person of humility, compassion, and a loving nature, can initially seem to be insignificant.  The reality, is that, this person has the strong spirit of Jesus within, and carries the only antidote to the oppression that evil wants to inflict on our world.

Israel

I have some friends visiting Israel at this time.  I trust that it will be a valuable time for them, filled with many rich blessings.
Psalm 23.  The Lord is my shepherd, .....

Mountainside

Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.  His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them ....  (Matthew 5:1-2. NIV)

It was a beautiful sunny day, that I sat on that mountainside, and recalled the teaching of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.  It has been many years, since actually sitting in that place, but to visualize the atmosphere and views of the location are a wonderful blessing.

Sydney

Just back from a few days in Sydney.  Walked the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and much more.  Dining was an issue until suitable places were found, but the Chefs were great and did an amazing job, of which Nick's Seafood was a stand-out.  A highlight of the Zoo, was the Birds inflight display, and, as the presenter said, "If you duck, they will fly lower".

Nice holiday!

Movie 'Inside Out'

I must admit that I really liked the movie 'Inside Out'.  It reminded me of teaching that I have received, and also given over many years.  One of the best parts of the movie, is the arrival at a balanced emotional view of life.

So, who is driving your bus?

Cricket

Just a few weeks till cricket training starts, for the 2015-2016 season.  As the oldest guy still playing at the Macleod Cricket Club, I do hope that my body will keep going.  My aim is to train and play if there is a spot, and make a few runs in the process would be nice.  So far I have just been stretching, and trying to loosen up the spine, while building strength into the anckles.  I am looking forward to this season.

Memory

Memory loss can be quite restricting, and frustrating.  It depends alot on which memories are lost.  Long-term memory is only an issue if you need to remember something, and can be highlighted when others are talking about situations from your past.  Short-term memory is another thing altogether.  It is ever present, and becomes a constant reminder of your inadequacies.

Retired

I have been in retirement for four and a half Months.  Time still goes quickly, and there are always things to do around the unit.  As a house husband, the household chores are always there, and a routine has been established for most of them.

I do enjoy cooking, and I cannot remember any disasters over the four Months.  I do recall dreaming of my own Kitchen as a teenager, that included a huge brick bakers oven that was heated by a wood fire.  The Unit has a normal domestic kitchen, with gas cook top and electric oven.  The bread maker has been given a good workout, and good crusty loaves are produced regularly.