Category Archives: Faith Matters/Personal

Proffering Thanks

Posted on May 25, 2022 by hirsutemal

The abominable abdominals, that have taunted and haunted my bodily frame since Saturday evening, have settled down to their more familiar state of dis-ease. Concurrently, a combination of paracetamol, tramadol, and Piper’s empathetic behaviour, helped me through a couple of … Continue reading →

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Principles can be costly

Posted on December 19, 2017 by hirsutemal

Because of HPs collusion in Israel’s Human Rights Abuses (see http://www.ipsc.ie/event/derry-iaw-2017-stop-hp-collusion-in-israels-human-rights-abuses-saturday-information-stall-ipsc } I was unable to purchase another HP printer, although I’ve always been pleased with those I had previously purchased. As a result I purchased an Epson XP55 which … Continue reading →

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CHANTING PSALMS out of ANGER and FRUSTRATION

Posted on November 2, 2017 by hirsutemal

Currently, my temper is running on a very short fuse, swift to anger but sluggish in calming down. At its worst I end up upsetting those whom I love and even, at times, keeping temper simmering long after the immediate … Continue reading →

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On the Opening and Closing of Doors

Posted on October 24, 2017 by hirsutemal

ON THE OPENING & CLOSING OF DOORS Well, life has certainly been eventful, and frustrating, since my fall (http://sinnaluvva.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/a-fall-becomes-set-back-and-shaggy-dog.html & http://sinnaluvva.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/gratitude-for-nhs.html) but, nothing really much in any way I could regard as positive. Because my PPI (omeprazole) was … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the NHS

Posted on September 21, 2017 by hirsutemal

Saturday and Sunday I still felt somewhat shocked and shaken, by the fall I had on Friday evening, as full sensation and feeling hadn’t yet returned to my right foot and ankle. As I stood up it still felt as … Continue reading →

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JESUS LIVES

Posted on April 16, 2017 by hirsutemal

This post was originally published on my Sinna Luvva blog in October 2005 *********************************************** Jesus Lives Jesus of Nazareth, referred to by the faith community, in the light of that experience called “resurrection, as the Christ, has a hold on … Continue reading →

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Jesus and me – repost

Posted on March 24, 2017 by hirsutemal

Jesus transformed my life but, perhaps, in turn I changed his. His story has been transmitted to us via faith communities and, to some extent, each believer adapts this person to their own needs. The power of … Continue reading →

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FAITH Matters – repost

Posted on March 23, 2017 by hirsutemal

This post originally appeared on this blog in January 2007 ******************** Faith Matters FAITH is that set of values, and ultimate questions, by which we lead our lives. Questions and doubts are an integral component of faith, if we … Continue reading →

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Disturbances

Posted on January 2, 2017 by hirsutemal

Today has been one of those where sundry, apparently minor, ailments decided to stamp their cumulative presence at the forefront of my consciousness. Earlier in the day, after an all too familiar restless and discomforting night abed, nothing troubled me … Continue reading →

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THE PIPER’s TALE Wags

Posted on November 10, 2016 by hirsutemal

No matter how long, or short, the time spent out of sight of our beloved dog, the welcome back we receive is heart meltingly, heart warningly, touching and enthusiastic. Wherever he’s sat or resting, his tail beats a rapid drum … Continue reading →