tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post6451868109788722438..comments2024-03-28T11:20:22.595+00:00Comments on Going Gently: A Mince Pie In The VestryJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69792105907431232442014-12-18T12:11:16.244+00:002014-12-18T12:11:16.244+00:00I always try to remember the saying: Be kind; ever...I always try to remember the saying: Be kind; everyone's going through something...liparifamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205794075118001139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74778314026824863052014-12-13T12:43:13.658+00:002014-12-13T12:43:13.658+00:00How touching and sad. I am now writing scenarios i...How touching and sad. I am now writing scenarios in my head. So glad you were there to let them spend some time.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74822094822045053352014-12-12T22:52:28.087+00:002014-12-12T22:52:28.087+00:00They will remember your kindness.They will remember your kindness.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43797891628028476602014-12-12T22:14:41.291+00:002014-12-12T22:14:41.291+00:00Thank you for being there when they needed you, Thank you for being there when they needed you, Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-76391312369209932822014-12-12T19:52:21.972+00:002014-12-12T19:52:21.972+00:00So much for thinking I was done crying.......your ...So much for thinking I was done crying.......your thoughtfulness did me in.....again. I will have to point out that they are good tears, not sad ones. <br />I find that I've been needing some alone moments lately too. I hope the couple found the comfort they were seeking. You are a good man. <br />Thank you for your kind words and the lovely poem last week, it touched my heart. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966566655228721549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39372042643884529222014-12-12T19:35:09.534+00:002014-12-12T19:35:09.534+00:00You are such a lovely man. Thank you for being yo...You are such a lovely man. Thank you for being yourself. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-29112034300586680152014-12-12T19:23:40.544+00:002014-12-12T19:23:40.544+00:00I would have to take a pill to sleep during midday...I would have to take a pill to sleep during midday. I don't envy your hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91926537660348288252014-12-12T18:39:49.007+00:002014-12-12T18:39:49.007+00:00You are a very kind person John, hope you got your...You are a very kind person John, hope you got your nap.<br />TwiggyTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-45161890268685029902014-12-12T18:16:13.450+00:002014-12-12T18:16:13.450+00:00Sometimes the best thing we can do is enquire, all...Sometimes the best thing we can do is enquire, allow the other person to answer honestly and let the rest go.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27543427602878671002014-12-12T17:38:52.196+00:002014-12-12T17:38:52.196+00:00John, you are right. My chickens would eat me if ...John, you are right. My chickens would eat me if they spied a drop of blood. They are modern day dinosaurs. BTW, my chickens love the soft canned cat food I feed the barn cats. Can't keep them away from it. You are a sweet, sweet man.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68458364744806829342014-12-12T17:23:23.452+00:002014-12-12T17:23:23.452+00:00It was a good thing to do. Hope you had a good sie...It was a good thing to do. Hope you had a good siesta after.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37868626387267656502014-12-12T16:16:57.686+00:002014-12-12T16:16:57.686+00:00Ps... Free range hens eat insects, mice, moles, ch...Ps... Free range hens eat insects, mice, moles, chicks, small birds btwJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28945364384595964552014-12-12T16:02:59.665+00:002014-12-12T16:02:59.665+00:00Where ever I travel, I always stop at a church, so...Where ever I travel, I always stop at a church, some time quite a few.<br />The quiet, the beauty, the windows, alter and the history.<br />If possible I light a candle for my Mum and my Baby Daughter and say a prayer.<br />If possible leave a donation for the peace and quiet the church has given me.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-88653430238717643942014-12-12T15:51:09.797+00:002014-12-12T15:51:09.797+00:00When the Dali Lama was asked what his religion was...When the Dali Lama was asked what his religion was, he replied 'kindness'. Seems he is not the only one. A good way to be.<br /><br />If you need more mince pies, Aldi's are half the price and every bit as good!CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5306255803195864582014-12-12T15:15:03.078+00:002014-12-12T15:15:03.078+00:00Let's hope they got some comfort from the visi...Let's hope they got some comfort from the visit whatever their troubles John.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-55805912059266162612014-12-12T15:11:29.243+00:002014-12-12T15:11:29.243+00:00Mayhap their visit was something in the nature of ...Mayhap their visit was something in the nature of a stop on a pilgrim's route, and the honesty of the answer a thank you for your kindness.<br /><br />Mr. Marshmallow Heart. Not a bad thing to be at all.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-79882072787818328982014-12-12T15:05:19.108+00:002014-12-12T15:05:19.108+00:00We shall never know
Sometimes best not toWe shall never know<br />Sometimes best not toJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5945407298373999502014-12-12T15:04:37.432+00:002014-12-12T15:04:37.432+00:00Chickens are naturall omnivores
Once a year they ...Chickens are naturall omnivores <br />Once a year they moult..... They also need an extra boost in winter..so occasionally they need a treat of the occasional tin of dog food.<br />Happy christmas Ursula John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18765377502236915242014-12-12T14:03:52.235+00:002014-12-12T14:03:52.235+00:00Apropos of nothing, and by way of enhancing your m...Apropos of nothing, and by way of enhancing your mood, a question I have long been meaning to ask you: Why do you feed your chickens dog food? It's disgusting. Not that I doubt dogs' taste in dog food.<br /><br />To me - as a potential eater of your freshly laid eggs - the thought is I don't know, let's say challenging. A bit like when you gently tap a soft boiled egg to be greeted with the taste of the fish meal that constituted the layer's diet.<br /><br />Quails' eggs greetings,<br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-25599625510161055452014-12-12T14:02:04.350+00:002014-12-12T14:02:04.350+00:00I'm glad they encountered a kind soul like you...I'm glad they encountered a kind soul like you in the midst of their troubles.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-6140362635843595412014-12-12T14:01:35.196+00:002014-12-12T14:01:35.196+00:00Visiting different churches...makes you wonder...t...Visiting different churches...makes you wonder...thanks for being you and not giving them the bums rush...kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779214730910867764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90607719256922369622014-12-12T13:52:02.935+00:002014-12-12T13:52:02.935+00:00If all the world had your depth of kindness, we wo...If all the world had your depth of kindness, we would be in heaven on earth. Thank you, John.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-31750934202120346532014-12-12T13:50:22.112+00:002014-12-12T13:50:22.112+00:00A real act of Christmas kindness on your part.A real act of Christmas kindness on your part.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-58457922923928094432014-12-12T13:41:23.578+00:002014-12-12T13:41:23.578+00:00I have been thinking lately how we ask that questi...I have been thinking lately how we ask that question- Everything all right? You doing okay?<br />Because we want the answer to be yes. <br />But dammit, it just isn't always the answer we get. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11971339814340506962014-12-12T13:33:35.155+00:002014-12-12T13:33:35.155+00:00Makes you wonder about the untold story but your p...Makes you wonder about the untold story but your patience was a help.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.com