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I can't believe a whole week has gone by since my last post,it has been a mix of the usual chores, plus nice chores like making Christmas Chutney (will post the recipe soon) and enjoying the company of my daughter , son in law and grandaughter. Anyhow today I found a new meme to try, this is what you need to do --- Answer the following questions--- * What are you currently reading? * What did you recently finish reading? * What do you think you’ll read next? My answers: Heartstone by C.J. Sansom, a Tudor novel set in the time of Henry V111, when the lawyer Matthew Shardlake is asked to help one of Katherine Parr's servants. Have read very little lately so can't give much of a synopsis. My last book was the Red Queen by Philippa Gregory , this novel followed the life of Margaret Beaufort whose son became Henry V11---- a great read. I'm thinking of reading a library book next, although I may change my mind, but 'From Mother to Daughter' by Vivienne Bolton is a b

Welcome...

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... Holy Father !! This morning sees the first state visit to Scotland and England of a Pontiff. A wonderful opportunity for Catholics and the country in general to lift up their hearts to God and join with Pope Benedict in praying for help in this secular, modern society. The media coverage of the Pope's visit seems to be covered but if you need a supplement to this great occasion you may like to check out this blog . This is written by another pious man who is an inspiration to all his flock in this area. He is transferring his blog at the moment so you are lucky,can catch some of his earlier posts as they appear. Prayers are offered for the Pope's visit. Viva Il Papa!!

Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! ''Sir William told me that while the Queen may press for an investigation she cannot determine the outcome. The help she gives you stops here.'His voice rasped like a file. '' page 131 'Heartstone' by C.J.Sansom. More teasers can be found here.

Brinkburn Priory.

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Yesterday we spent a pleasant few hours in Northumberland, a county I have always loved . Our visit was to Brinkburn Priory near Rothbury. In this ancient building the chapel was decorated and prepared for a Solemn High Latin Mass.The service was very inspiring with music provided by the Rudgate Singers and St Bede's Schola . After Mass there was time to enjoy our picnic with fellow Mass goers from various parts of the diocese.A wonderful day was had by all.

Celebrations...

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It has been a busy few days on the farm recently and this was not due to the animals . In the past week we have celebrated my grandaughter's first birthday, my oldest daughter's 30th birthday and two engagements. Yes two, my oldest and youngest daughter both became engaged within days of each other. Both proposals were in romantic settings---- on the top of Mount Snowden ,and the other in beautiful Northumberland. The top photos show one of the birthday girls enjoying her special tea and looking quite bewildered with her cake. The other birthday girl was a little more 'laid back' about the cake and was pleased to see only one 'token' candle. The engagement rings are , on the lower photo an aquamarine with diamonds on a white gold band and above , a sapphire with diamonds on a gold band. To complete the weekend both rings were blessed by our parish priest . It was a wonderful time and much love to all.

The Red Queen .

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'The Red Queen' by Philippa Gregory. Margaret Beaufort was a strong woman. A pious woman. A woman driven by ambition, whose childhood shaped her future life in a dramatic way. In the Spring of 1453 her childhood dreams were all about feminine strength and virtue and she took as her model Joan of France, otherwise known as the Maid of Orleans. Margaret was the heiress to the House of Lancaster, although due to the raging War of the Roses she was dismissed as 'an also ran' and was given in marriage firstly at the tender age of twelve to Edward Tudor.One son was the issue of this marriage and his life was given over to his uncle after his father's death. Being widowed at such an early age Margaret thought that her lifelong ambition was going to be realised and she would be allowed to enter a nunnery, but her Mother had other ideas. So her life progressed with two further marriages to men that were old and frail . As her son grew he was taken to France by his Uncle for

Wordless Wednesday

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