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Redemption Day
( by Sheryl Crow)

I've wept for those who suffer long
But how I weep for those who've gone
Into rooms of grief and questioned wrong
But keep on killing

It's in the soul to feel such things
But weak to watch without speaking
Oh what mercy sadness brings
If God be willing

There is a train that's heading straight
To heaven's gate, to heaven's gate
And on the way, child and man,
And woman wait, watch and wait
For redemption day

Fire rages in the streets
And swallows everything it meets
It's just an image often seen
On television
Come leaders, come you men of great
Let us hear you pontificate
Your many virtues laid to waste
And we aren't listening

There is a train that's heading straight
To heaven's gate, to heaven's gate
And on the way, child and man,
And woman wait, watch and wait
For redemption day

What do you have for us  today?
Throw us a bone but save the plate
On why we waited til so late
Was there no oil to excavate
No riches in trade for the fate
Of every person who died in hate
Throw us a bone, you men of great

There is a train that's heading straight
To heaven's gate, to heaven's gate
And on the way, child and man,
And woman wait, watch and wait
For redemption day

It's buried in the countryside
It's exploding in the shells at night
It's everywhere a baby cries
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom

This version by Johnny Cash is very good, very haunting!

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Feeling sad about this war in Ukraine. I am feeling Sorry for the people of Ukraine, who are suffering from this terrible 'attack' on them and their families. 

How can this happen? and so close to us in Europe? but surely this war did not come out of nowhere,  what were the events leading up to it?
Is Putin a mad man or does he have some kind of plan?
Or Is it about money, power or resources?

It is probably complex. Anyway I hope it will all be resolved soon.

I am sick of all this death and war!

Well, whatever happens I still have to get on and study!

This Morning

After a quick walk around the field,  nearest to the village limits, I take in some air, while looking about me at the crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils growing beside hedgerows and brooks.

Around here they call them drains or dykes, which doesn't really capture the sight and sounds of these beautiful bubbling brooks! guess I am a bit of a romantic!

All is quiet and peaceful in the meadow. There are sheep in the next field grazing, but I don't venture too far out these days. As someone who has suffered anxiety from a very young age,  I feel well suited to living here in a quiet place.

Once I get back home, I go to put the kettle on and settle down to study in the main lounge, In front of the window, I am just watching the birds fly down from the little wood behind the house. 

The birds fly down onto the bird table to nibble the seeds I had put there earlier. Soon there will be plenty of insects for them to catch in the Spring time.

I put some relaxing background music on quietly, which helps me to concentrate, then I get out my book . Book 3 and study chapter 1 (again).  Copy  a long list of useful words into my digital note book.

Rhetoric: the art of persuasion. The use of Rhetorical devices Logos, Pathos And Ethos. Aristotle argued for a right balance between Logos, Pathos and Ethos. 

For example an overuse of pathos could lead to overtly propagandist texts, where appeals to the rational are overridden by those to the heart. This maybe one reason why political rhetoric has long been regarded with suspicion!

I think this must be why a lot of people don't trust the politicians.

I Write notes down and download this unit onto ReadEra. I can then  read this unit off line tomorrow.

I am exploring book 3 of block 3.

 "The politics of language and creativity in a Globalised
World"

Downloaded unit 16 onto my ReadEra so that I can read it off line when I want to.

Interested in politics so hopefully should be an interesting study especially alongside the Creative language skills.

The political dimension of language use is nothing new, but that the manner of and opportunities for expression of political ideas are evolving rapidly in an increasingly globalised and digitised world.

As in Blocks 1 and 2, three approaches to creativity are used throughout the unit to demonstrate how language and creativity in relation to ‘politics’ can be explored: creativity as an everyday phenomenon, creativity as an evaluative notion and creativity as a resource for individual and social transformation.

The three lenses for analysing creativity will continue to be used.
In Block 3 the critical lens will mainly be adopted, although importance is still accorded to the textual and contextual lenses.
Have made a start on reading the book and when I have finished the chapter I will attempt to do some of the activies.

I took this photo yesterday afternoon. Look at this unusual cloud formation, above the rooftops in my street.

10 top Interational dishes

These are some of my favourite foods.

1. 20 Minute Greek Pasta

2. Tuscan Bean Soup

3. West African Peanut  Soup

4. Thai Sweet Potato Soup

5. Tomato Provencal

6. Moroccan  Skillet. 

7. Spicy Basque stew and Rice

8. 15 Minute Yakisoba Noodles

9.Thai Tom Yum Soup

10. 6-Ingredient Vegan Chickpea Curry

What is your favourite international dish?

     PEACE  TO UKRIANE

       PEACE TO RUSSIA

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1

²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Said Jesus.

(John 14:27 Bible)

Let us Live Peacefully together!

At Nightime

All is fine

All is good

In the wood

Owls hoot

Cats scoot

Bats flit

Birds twitter

Mice patter

Leaves scatter

Wind blows

Stream flows

Bird Shriek

Trees creak

Blue skies

Then

Sunrise

Gill

My favourite smells include;
1, The smell of fresh Coffee in the morning with warm Croissants or hot toast with marmalade.
2, The fresh earth and the morning dew in the garden.
3, Pine trees in the summer
3, Flowers like Jasmine, Honeysuckle and roses. freesias, lavenders,daisies, gardenias, daffodils
Freshly cut grass
Mints, mint leaves
4, A bakery shop
5, A chocolate shop
6 Macdonalds ( sorry couldn't resist- mines a plant burger)
6, Freshly washed sheets that have been blowing in the fresh air.
7, A freshly Creosoted fence (my own preference!)
8, The smell of a new born baby
9, A meadow of fresh wildflowers
10, A Red Wine ( like Cotes du Rhone with a chocolatey or strawberry smell! ) A good Port wine
11, Strawberries
12,  An Orange or a lemon
13 An Apple
14 Hot Custard and Apple pie
15  Vanilla
16 Pancakes cooking
17 fresh Hay
18  balloons
19  Leather luggage new hand bags
20, A Good Compost
21 Leaves
22 A gentle smoke of a bonfire
23 A madrass Curry
24 Incense and candles
25 New shoes
26 Old Books

And my cats when they come in from the garden!

What are your favourite smells?

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