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Nendrum
One of my favourite spots in Northern Ireland is Nendrum, on Mahee Island, overlooking the beautiful Strangford Lough. Continue reading
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Iris versicolor
From the garden. I put in a couple of tiny ponds (puddles, some folks call them), and put some appropriate plants in them. This particular Iris stands rather tall in its puddle, but looks majestic among the surrounding greenery. Continue reading
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Cherry Blossom
The Cherry Blossom in the garden is beautiful this time of year. This is a tiny tree, but it certainly gives in the blossom department. Continue reading
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Don’t Trifle with Christmas
I blame Charles Dickens. Everywhere I look, in the TV adverts, the Christmas themed films, the secret Santas and the planned parties, there’s a huge determination along with Scrooge to ‘know how to keep Christmas well’. We’re convinced that if we can by sheer force of will enjoy the festive period, we will have captured… Continue reading
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House of the Risen Son
There is a house, My father’s house,Where love eternal reignsAnd ruined sinners who believeWill there with Christ remain This ruined world can never giveThe peace and hope we craveBut those who trust in Jesus ChristGain hope beyond the grave For all have sinned and fallen shortOf the life that God demandsOur sin and shame are… Continue reading
