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Wise words from Martin Luther king

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Saturday, 3 July 2021, 11:06


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God Heavenly Father, Help us to keep our eyes on you and not on the troubles and trials of this life. Amen

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Jesus was the son of God, the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. He took our sins upon himself, an act of great faith and love for all mankind.


'Happy are those called to his supper.'

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For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him shall be saved.

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On the night before his death  Dr Martin Luther King gave his final speech;

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" I have been to the mountaintop I have looked over, and I have seen the promised land. I might not get there with you.... but I'm happy tonight, I am not worried about anything. I am not fearing any man. For Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. "


Martin Luther King, our Lord Jesus and saint paul knew what lay beyond death.  St Paul said 
"I am already been poured out like a drink offering"

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And yet "We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal"
(2 Corrinthians 4 v18)

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Then as written in 2 Timothy4v8
"There is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord will award to me on that day."

So like St Paul and Martin Luther King Let us continue to run in the great race of faith towards the goal and let us keep our eyes on the Lord Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.



Remember death  is not the end! ⚰⚱

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Revelation chapter 21            

Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a](A) for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,(B) and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City,(C) the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,(D) prepared as a bride(E) beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them and be their God ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.(H) There will be no more death’[b](I) or mourning or crying or pain,(J) for the old order of things has passed away.”(K)    

              

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References

The Bible

biblegateway.com

Martin Luther King jr. 

Mountaintop speech

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Music is the food of Love ❤🎹🎤🎵🎶

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Monday, 7 June 2021, 01:41



“If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.” ― William Shakespeare


There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer


If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein



      

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Do not worry too much

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Saturday, 18 Feb 2023, 01:06

All Good comes from God

All Evil comes from satan

Gods plan is unfolding

It is up to us to use wisdom to discern 

And choose the path of righteousness  and  peace.

                      

🌴🌻🌼🌺🌾💐🌹


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Finding Peace

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Saturday, 26 June 2021, 13:26


O give thanks unto the Lord  ; for He is good ; For his loving kindness endureth forever. Psalm 107:1


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Remembering!

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Monday, 26 July 2021, 18:29

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"Just remember once you're over the hill  you begin to pick up speed"


Arthur Schopenhauer.

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Solitude in the garden.

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Thursday, 25 July 2024, 14:17

It was a beautiful sunny day, EMA is submitted, OU studies now finished until October, absolutely nothing to do which is great,  just a form to fill in for next years course. Next term I hope to take the module 'Creativity in language"

There was hardly any parked cars now on the street. neighbours car had gone. I heard her earlier talking to her grandson, she was telling him to quickly bring his bucket and spade! 

I knew that  this was my best opportunity to get out there and into my back garden. I am lucky to be tucked away on the end house in the corner, surrounded by beautiful trees on both sides, it's a lovely garden.

Anyway,  today I could sit outside in peace, or potter about in the garden, sit on my bright green bench, barefoot, in my straw hat, long pink lace dress, drinking a cold glass of fizzy pink lemonade.

 I admired all the flowers that I had planted in pots earlier in the year, like the  primroses, marigolds, lobelias,begonias, pansies, pink and red geraniums and poppies

Red poppies

At the far side of the garden is a small wood (belonging to the retirement home) a group of trees bordering the back of our house.  The wood is sometimes home to owls and squirrels,  as well as lots of  different species of birds,  including wood pidgeons, thrushes, doves, blackbirds, sparrows, robins, blue tits, and chaffinches. In the mornings it comes alive with bird song and is bustling with activity.

 I sat and watched the comings and goings of the birds,  as they landed on the bird bath and bird table,  which I have situated on the far side of the garden, close to the fence beneath the trees.  I had a perfect view of the birds, but they couldn't see me, especially when I was sitting quite still on the bench and not moving ! 

 I quite liked being invisible!    

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How can we have a healthier world 🌏

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Friday, 24 Sept 2021, 00:46

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Pollution in towns and cities- solutions-
How can we reduce dangerous toxic emissions that are killing off the population?

Everyone knows petrol fumes cause air pollution,  🌫 as does the burning of fossil fuels which rise up into the 🌪atmosphere, filling it with dangerous toxins, which are bad for the health!
Electric cars 🚙are being introduced into towns also electric buses 🚎🚌and trams to combat this pollution problem. These vehicles use batteries and need to be charged, so more charging points 🔌will be required , to be put into  various places around the town.
Factories 🏭and local businesses also need to significantly cut or reduce emissions 🌪from fossil fuels 🌫and invest in renewable energies. This would greatly benefit the everyday lives of residents in terms of their health. Preventing conditions like asthma and other respiratory problems.

Landlords should make sure properties are using clean renewable energies. Solar, 🌞windpower 🌬or other 🌊 green energies. The Cutting of gas and fossil fuels to an absolute 🔥minimum from local residents, landlords and rented, housing associations.

Pedestrianisation of town centres with less traffic coming in and out of town, out of town car parks 🚙🚗(like park and ride scheme)  🚌to reduce traffic flow into town centres, with a total ban on traffic in some areas ⛔and more green spaces 🟩for citizens to relax in with cleaner air to breathe.

More outdoor areas🟩 for various 🎾⚽️sports🎳Exercise classes, 🏃‍♂️🧘‍♂️also 🎨Arts and crafts 🧶🧵group, 🎸🎙music and theatre in outdoor spaces.🎭 🖥This is all beneficial to the physical and mental health of its citizens. 🙂 It will also help people to socialise.(eventually)

Gardening projects for residents within town centre area with allotment 🟩🥦🥕projects also rooftop garden projects. These can be run as a peoples co-operative. Park projects using green spaces 🟩 for people to get exercise.

Cycle tracks to encourage people to take up cycling 🚵‍♀️and to keep cyclists safe and off the main roads.🛣

These are some of the targets post covid that local town councils should be now aiming for in an ideal world!

Will it ever happen I wonder?

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God is Love

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 08:54


Let us not love with just words or speech but with actions and in truth.
(1 John 3: 18)

      

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Vegetables are great!

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Thursday, 10 June 2021, 18:44

I am absolutely in favour of vegetables and there are some tasty recipes using plant based foods.🍅🥔🍆 🥗🥮🍜

When I first started out as a vegetarian I tended to eat the same things over again but I have since then been surprised by the variety and availability of other ingredients that can be found in shops, vegetable sellers or on- line. Alternative products like quorn or soya beans are good stand ins for meat. Quorn sausages are great for breakfast with eggs, baked beans and potatoes!

I am a big lover of vegetables 🥦🥒🍆🥑so thats a positive ! I used to hate carrots as a child but having had them presented in some very🥘🥬🧄🧅 interesting mouthwatering recipes so I was soon won over to the humble carrot and I now love eating 🥕🥕🥕 rainbow carrots too which are lovely!

It has been fun to experiment using lots of different types of vegetables to make some great recipes. For a time I went to the local vegetarian society where I learned to cook some vegetarian meals. After finding out about it I would definitely recommend a vegetarian diet. 

There are some great alternatives to meat eating like beans🧆🧆 ( I love beans!) which are great mashed together with other vegetables in pasties. Mashed and seasoned🧂🥫🍯 vegetables can be used as a good replacement for mince. I have also used this veggie mixture wrapped up in pancakes 🌮🥞🍲with spices or curry paste in, also topped with mashed potatoes for a shepherds pie. 🍲🧆 I 🧀🥔🧅
Really tasty! 

We just have to learn to be more adventurous and flexible  in our cooking. It doesn't have to be expensive you can obtain some cheap vegetables from some local vegetable growers, or from markets and farm shops

.1) I am vegetable lover first of all because I feel it is healthier to eat a vegetetable diet.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

2) I like all animals and do not want them to suffer🐑🐄🐖🐇 

3) it is good for the planet 🌎and the environment so thats three very good reasons to be vegetarian. 🙂

     

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Les Lilas- the lilacs- french version

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Wednesday, 17 Nov 2021, 20:46

Lilas doux, Lilas intoxicant
Avec leurs couleurs vibrantes
éclatantes en mai
le printemps remplis de merveilles


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EMA- C'est fini! French version

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 18:24

Voila! C'est fin! J'ai enfin envoyé mon EMA.
c'était une course 🏃‍♀️ contre la montre ⏰J'ai mis un bon ordre 👩‍💻et dans une autre langue! 🇨🇵
Mais J'ai fait! Whew!
Demain pour fêter, je vais faire une belle longue marche a la compagne, et savourez un repas copieux dans un petit pub chaleureux!
je prendrai mon parapluie en cas de pluie! 🌤☂️
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Lilacs - English version

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 18:25


Sweet lilac, heavenly scent

Your colours are so bright

Bursting forth in May

What a springtime of delight !


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EMA - sent off! English version

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Thursday, 10 June 2021, 22:33

That's it I finally sent off my EMA!
It was a race 🏃‍♀️against time to get it finished with everything👩‍💻 in order very difficult especially in another language!🇨🇵
But I managed it. whew! This day I will celebrate by taking a nice long leisurely walk in the country and take my brolly just in case it rains. 🌂🌤

      

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Go In Peace

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Monday, 6 Dec 2021, 16:23


 He (Jesus) said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you."
John 20:21 ESV.

    

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Path of peace and love

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Thursday, 24 June 2021, 18:14


All Good comes from God

All Evil comes from satan

Gods plan is unfolding

It is up to us to use wisdom to discern 

And choose the path of Love and peace.

   

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EMA - on its way!

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Monday, 9 Aug 2021, 11:00

I have been typing up my essay today,  for the EMA assignment for module L222. It seems to be taking forever, for some reason. I expect it is (brain lag!) I am really racing against the deadline now! 


I am working at the computer. This morning as I am sat here , I have the window open, it is sunny but cold. I can hear all the birds singing in the trees behind our house. It is so calm and still, with just the sound of birdsong, and plenty of oxygen coming in from back garden, where there are lots of trees. 

No cars about in the street, except just a faint hum in the distance occasionally, otherwise it' svery quiet. I put all the phones on mute. Cat lying on setee behind me stretched out, paws up, looking like a long piece of elastic!  as I work hard! I am quickly typing away my assignment on the computer. 

I stop to refuel with plenty of coffee,  from a big coffee pot and eat a few chocolate biscuits. Just taking a break now, there is just one page left to type and a reference list to type. Hopefully I will be finished everything by Tuesday and can send it all off through the OU TMA submissions system. Trying not to panic but trying to keep calm and carry on!
     

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Reasons why I should go for that walk! ☔🌦

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Thursday, 18 Jan 2024, 19:35

(Apart from having to walk to do the shopping) Taking plenty of exercise is very good for the health and burns off calories and fat.

The more exercise  you do the better!


13 Reasons that have motivated me to leave my house go for a walk;

Good weather 🌞⛅🌤
not always possible, but if it doesn't rain it's ok🌫🌂🌄


To return library books📚 and borrow some more📚from library on the other side of village.


To pay bills💰at the post office 📮 (now inside newsagents!) And where I can use 🏧 £machine.


To take photographs outdoors which can later be sketched or made into collages or artworks .📷  🖼🌲



Being accompanied by a friend for purpose of socialising and walking together.

PUB        ⬅️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️
But beware you might end up in a cafe or pub! which would defeat the object of walking! 🍷🍷🍟🥘



To find out all the footpaths that lead back to the centre of town/village
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The dog needs exercise or I could ask to walk a friends dog!🐕‍🦺🦮🐩


To walk to the outer limits of town or village.

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And buy organic veges on the way.


To walk to  buy something from the furthest away shop!🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏪   🛍🛍


To collect some natural materials like bits of wood, flowers or twigs to decorate the home! And to go foraging!
🌿🍁🍂🍎🍃⚘🦋🍒⚱💐❌🐑 !


To go for a walk to the little church ⛪ to say a little prayer🙏 and commune🕯🕯with God  🎆

To go to the recycling point or collection bins to put something in to be recycled  🗑🗑🗑🍾🍶🧃🧂📑📃❌ 🛁


🌅 To walk to a good viewing point to see a sunset or sunrise🌄

Or walk to go 🦆🦅🕊 👀 birdwatching in the woods!

 
OR
I have eaten too much chocolate! so I MUST go immediately for a brisk walk around the block !

🍫🍬  =  🔴⚠️ = 🏃‍♀️

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Mes études!

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Friday, 4 June 2021, 03:17

Je suis contente avec mon effort que j'ai fait aujourdhui. J'ai essayé d'écrire une bonne composition. pour partie une, de la ema et aussi partie deux de la PDP
Je me sens fatiguée maintenant mais je suis heureuse. Prochainement , j"ai l'intention de taper mon essai sur mon ordinateur avec une liste de réferences.
Alors, c'est le plan! mais je peux l'ajuster un peu. Mais, jusqu'ici tout va bien. J'espère que tout le monde va bien et fait de bon progrès avec vos études. 🌺
Bonne continuation

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Keeping in good spirits

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Friday, 11 June 2021, 23:00

For all of us who love God ❤

" Since we live by the spirit, let us keep in step with the spirit"

(Galstions 5v 25)

Love, joy, peace,  forebearance, kindness, gentleness, having faith and self control.

(From the bible)


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Words of hope

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Friday, 4 June 2021, 03:15


Cast all your anxiety on him because he (God) cares for you.

(1 Peter 5 v 7)
From the Bible

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EMA Typing it up

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Friday, 11 June 2021, 23:00

This morning I went for a brisk walk around the village and along the footpath past the cemetery and around the park. Flowers looked sad and wilted in the cold wind! Did some shopping on the way back home. It was busy at the local supermarket as it usually is on friday morning.
It was very blustery and lots of low rain clouds in the sky. It had rained during the night and looked set to rain again throughout the day. What happened to spring ? it's more like winter!
I will be starting on the typing up of my EMA essays this afternoon. I have been up most of the night doing the final translation, so this gives me the whole weekend to type up the two essays (I am a very slow at typing!) feeling tired at the moment. Going to have a coffee ☕or two to keep me awake. Hopefully will get it finished before the deadline of Wednesday. Let's hope I don't get any interuptions and will be able to complete it before the deadline.


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Precarity- Sound familiar ???

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 8 Nov 2022, 19:35

French society has therefore lived through an apparent contradiction of, on the one hand, rapid technological development and increased consumerism and, on the other hand, deep social inequalities and the marginalisation of significant parts of the population. Many people’s lives are characterised by precarity, be this in employment, housing or access to essential services (and often all three), and arbitrary discrimination in these areas continues to be a fact of everyday life for millions. Certain measures have been taken by national and local authorities to address these issues but much remains to be done, and the principal actors in defending and extending social rights have often been voluntary associations of citizens operating on a more or less formal basis, sometimes in conjunction with government but often in opposition to official policies of austerity.

(Open University Unité 6 L222 Questions de société)


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La Malédiction

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La castration intellectuelle

Par le système capitaliste et

Les impondérables de l'existence

Contribue à la déshumanisation de tout le monde.

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Wisdom

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Saturday, 18 Feb 2023, 00:57


Good and Evil,
The devil has been sinning since the beginning. Anyone who continues to sin belongs to the devil. The Son of God came for this: to destroy the devil’s work.
(1 John 3: 8)
ER Bible

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Inspiration

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Edited by Gill Burrell, Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 08:56


And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.
(1 John 4;16)

    

❤🕊🐑💐📖✝️🌄🌳

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