Some household tips from 1933 Needles will not rust if kept in a piece of flannel that has been soaked in paraffin and allowed to dry. They can be kept for several years in a very damp climate, unspoiled, in a workbox not airtight! Renovating Deck Chairs — Get double the length of striped canvas,...
A Story that makes Sense of Life The political, social and cultural upheaval of our times can leave us feeling bewildered and wondering where to turn for trustworthy guidance. As unlikely as it may seem, could the Bible provide ancient wisdom that helps us flourish today? Join us on a fascinating series with Andrew Ollerton...
Christ Church Magazine - February 2022 Meeting up with people face to face is so very precious. We can see the joy on people’s faces when communication is no longer remote, or electronic, but is real and personal. The declaration of love by one valentine heart to another is motivated by the desire to be...
Some readers will know I prefer gardening to housework, after all you can’t eat a nicely polished table, but a home-grown tomato is fabulous. However, when it comes to socks, I am meticulous. They must be in pairs! The only use I have for an odd sock is to make a glove puppet and there...
As I get older everything seems to take longer. It’s not easy to admit that one is slowing down....or is it slowing up? Both phrases refer to the same process, but perhaps it is better to speak of slowing up. Why should this be? Saying we are slowing up gives a more positive emphasis than...