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In the tale, in the telling…

Author: 20angel13

Rambler, teacher, dancer*. Lover of words, hats, Radio 4. Favourite things: trees and listening to other people’s conversations, particularly on buses. Least favourite things: flying, liver, Monday mornings. Ambition: to write things that people read. Conviction: we’re not alone. *in the kitchen, usually to “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan
Acceptance, Ageing, Hope, Life, listening to God12 Comments

Pedalling like a believer

13/05/2020 20angel13

I’m walking like a cowboy, my knees are socially distancing from each other and my back aches. But I’m happy. I hadn’t cycled for at least 20 years, probably more. I have a friend who is a veteran cyclist. She … Continue reading Pedalling like a believer

Growth, Happiness, Hope, Life, Prayer12 Comments

Aw, bless…

03/05/202004/05/2020 20angel13

When I was little there were only two occasions when someone might say ‘Bless you’. The first was when you sneezed. The second was when someone wanted to indicate compassion or affirmation, the blesser always being someone of indeterminate age. … Continue reading Aw, bless…

Acceptance, Beauty, Change, Hope, Life, trust12 Comments

Digging up daisies

27/04/2020 20angel13

So many questions: – What are social distancing procedures on pavements? Should I tint my own eyebrows? Shall I grow a beard? As far as pavements are concerned, I think there should be a very clear rule that the person … Continue reading Digging up daisies

Easter, Life, Wisdom12 Comments

The lighthouse

12/04/2020 20angel13

Once upon a time, many moons ago, when the earth was young, a lighthouse rose tall and strong near cliffs surrounded by rocks. The rocks were large and sharp as jagged teeth. They guarded a narrow channel through choppy and … Continue reading The lighthouse

Acceptance, Change, Hope, Life, listening to yourself16 Comments

Why rainbows?

04/04/2020 20angel13

Like you, at this (*Do not use the word unprecedented! DO NOT use the word unprecedented!*) unprecedented time (sorry), I’m noticing the mood swings. I guess we all are. Some days I feel sad and pensive, weepy even. News of … Continue reading Why rainbows?

Acceptance, Change, Growth, Happiness, Life, Rest10 Comments

Revelations in isolation

28/03/2020 20angel13

I am never going to be the kind of person who cleans the cutlery drawer. I would rather write an essay/sit an exam/retake my driving test (I might have to by the time this is over). The only thing I … Continue reading Revelations in isolation

Acceptance, Change, Growth, Hope, Life10 Comments

Millennium Bug

21/03/2020 20angel13

So it came after all, she thinks, staring out of the window at the rain. It falls in heavy handfuls, flicking fingers at the glass. She’s not thinking about the rain but about the millennium bug that they prepared for … Continue reading Millennium Bug

Acceptance, Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, Prayer, trust

Living backwards or forwards?

08/03/2020 20angel13

‘Future Polly’s going to love past Polly…’ My daughter first said this when she was quite small. ‘What do you mean?’ It was Sunday afternoon and she led me to her room. Always tidy, with everything in its place, her … Continue reading Living backwards or forwards?

Acceptance, Ageing, Change, Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, listening to yourself6 Comments

Hearing aid

22/02/2020 20angel13

For years I’ve been saying inappropriate things. Sometimes people noticed, sometimes not. It probably wasn’t obvious most of the time *hopes*. As with everything, you find ways to cope – lip reading, nodding, watching others- a bright smile, laughter, anything … Continue reading Hearing aid

Change, Death, Life10 Comments

Of losts and founds, friends and strangers…

08/01/202012/01/2020 20angel13

I googled ‘lost’. It said – ‘that which has gone and cannot be recovered’. That makes sense, and would apply to these things: – my youth, my cool, my eye sight. When I was young and foolish, I once lost … Continue reading Of losts and founds, friends and strangers…

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