Author: jennyhsanders

Taking the adventure Aslan sends

Some Perspective

October 24, 2024

Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight.’ – Daniel Boone (American pioneer and explorer) Having reached my milestone birthday this month (which was neither so overwhelming nor so intimidating as the one that popped along twenty years ago), I’ve been doing some reflecting about people, places and experiences.   Over … More Some Perspective

Spectacular 60

October 9, 2024

‘a reckoning with the truth of mortality.’ Unknown So a significant birthday comes around later this month and a new decade begins.  While I discover that I have to wait another six years to obtain a much coveted bus pass, I will soon be able to procure a ‘senior’ railcard. Consolation or inevitability?  At this … More Spectacular 60

More Mountains

September 25, 2024

Awesome: ‘something Americans use to describe everything.’ from the Urbandictionary.com I once knew a lady who scattered the word ‘awesome’ into conversation much as you might sprinkle sugar on your porridge and with almost equal abandon.  She was as likely to use it in reference to a particularly delicious slice of cake as to a … More More Mountains

Trivia Time

September 4, 2024

‘We should treat all the trivial things of life seriously and all the serious things of life with sincere and studied triviality.’ – Oscar Wilde I’m fairly certain that Mr Wilde and I wouldn’t see eye to eye on this subject, nevertheless everything can get a bit serious as the new school year begins even … More Trivia Time

2024 Summer Review

August 21, 2024

 While showers are still possible at any time of the year, they are more likely and more widespread during the summer due to the local effects of the hills and valleys, land and sea and subtle variations in heat and moisture. – The UK Met office It’s safe to say that the English summer has … More 2024 Summer Review

Tanks a lot!

August 1, 2024

‘Having trouble parking?… Get yourself a Sherman tank.’ – Kenny Everett – British comedian Back in the 1980s, the much-missed comedian Kenny Everett had a TV show which once included a sketch I remember simply as, Solve all you parking problems with a Sherman tank. You can still watch it by searching You Tube for … More Tanks a lot!

My Duty & Privilege

July 1, 2024

‘Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future.’ – Rishi Sunak, announcing the date of the General Election outside 10, Downing Street, May 2024 The political landscape in the UK is pretty bleak right now.  With a General Election hurtling towards us this week, this is highly disturbing. I’ve never felt less sure … More My Duty & Privilege