Here’s what I said on Sunday.
I ask you. Which sounds more fun – the fleshpots of Egypt or wandering aimlessly in the desert?
It is not hard to have some sympathy with the children of Israel. Moses and Aaron have led them away from a life which was unfair though one which was mundane and familiar. And they have led them – not to the promised land – not yet anyway, but to the desert.
The wilderness. The desert. The place where there is emptiness. (more…)
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CHALLENGE: Same theme, but a funky rap this time?
Might warm you up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No, I don’t think so.
Rap isn’t for me. Though you are welcome to try yourself.
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Hot water now restored.
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O dear, what will you do for inspiration now then?
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Once again, items that relate to the cat are attracting the most comment. Does Tilly have some mystical powers I wonder or is it just that the more serious issues are not as much fun. Your blog(or is it Tilly's is getting addictive). How sad is that then?
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third time lucky, this thing has allowed me to enter – and no cookie crumbling to do so!!!!
Hello Tilly
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