Annie's Blog

the great court of the University of Queensland is always a picture the skies were pretty clear... and the sandstone buildings and sculptures striking the original main building at the university is reflected in the side glass wall of Mayne Hall...now housing the university museum. for more skies from contributors around the world, please click on the Skywatch icon in the sidebar

I wonder where I am? Answer tomorrow, along with more photos.

I've never seen the resident scrub turkey walk along the pool fence like this before, though I have seen him up in the trees, or hear him walking on the roof! Looks like he is back to his nesting in the back yard again, or does he ever leave? For more My World contributions, please click on the appropriate icon over in the sidebar.

It is a public holiday here at the moment. It is so nice to sit and do nothing for a bit , isn't it? Let's have another look at that orchid out in the front yard this morning.

1The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

a couple of wonderful ixoras were flowering... the other day when I was at Toowong. Hope you like them. I thought they were quite spectacular.

this gorgeous flower has just opened in the front yard this morning.

1. I will exalt you O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2. O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. 3. O Lord, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit. 4. Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. 5. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. 6 When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." 7 O Lord, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed. 8 To you, O Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: 9 "What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit? Will the dust praise you Will it proclaim your faithfulness? 10 Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me; O Lord, be my help." 11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12 that my heart...

have been ... pretty fantastic .... really... for more skies from contributors from around the world, please click on the skywatch picture over in the sidebar...

...this morning, I saw the kookaburra dive down into the grass, and he came and sat on the fence with his prize catch, just as I was heading down the backyard with camera in hand luckily! Poor fellow took a while to eat it, as I think he was having to keep an eye on the photographer as well!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

a question of... black and white.... or are there shades of gray... black and white reflections.... and rest a while chairs.... come and play in the snowy playground... and... enjoy.... the black and white.... of a snowy day.... My reflections of the winter spent in NYC... mainly black and white! or more Brenda Photo Challenge participants....please click on the photo in the sidebar....

thinking of those who are unwell at the moment.

"Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed".

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

by Rev. Kent Crawford, from Lent Event. "Joining God at the Edges". 2010. inspired by Isaiah 52.13-53.12 On Easter Saturday... I sit in silence, refusing all distractions, I sit in silence, allowing the absence of activity to create space for emptiness. I sit in silence, wondering if anything at all is possible now that Jesus has been killed. I sit in silence, pained by the idea that so many others will die this day, for no good reason. I sit in silence, protesting against the injustices of living in a broken and harsh world. I sit in silence, seeking answers to my questions. I sit in silence.

The wonderful little white flower bush was just opening up... and the kookaburra was just sitting waiting... when these wonderful poppets arrived ... all the way down from the lovely mountains.... to help Mum and Dad help Grandma tidy her house..... of course it wasn't all work.... at morning tea "cuppa time" there was a fashion parade.... when the kids enjoyed dressing up in some of Grandma's dressing up things.... some of them enjoyed playing the organ for a bit...slowly sometimes... and sometimes with a good beat....!! Thank you kids and Mum and Dad for being so splendidly helpful...coming out of nowhere to help when I am supposed to be "resting" my foot! How encouraging you all were!