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Two British qualities: hypocrisy and the weather

Dog walker: Brrr. This wind is cutting straight through me.

Me: I'm glad I'm wearing my fleece today.

50 yards further along the lane.

Lady entering Church: It's surprisingly mild, despite the wind.

Me: Yes it is.

How are you feeling?

Have been doing a lot lately and so a sunny morning with an hour's gap allows me to catch up.

Am relishing being a puzzle of different emotions - we have them, so why not?

Am feeling sad that the boy has finally gone to Uni (although thrilled to hear he is settling and so forth). Am also saddened that the weather is turning colder and summer is fading.

Am feeling quiet - listening to Brian Eno.

Am feeling happy that I think I am prepared for the next few days.

Am feeling excited about some things we have been planning and getting going.

Am feeling that my head is bobbing above the water for the time being and I can think about being passionate about the Kingdom.

Am enjoying feeling lots of things to be honest.