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About sarahcondie

I am a Christian, a wife, a mother, an ex-librarian, a minister's wife, a women's Pastor, a quilter, a reader, I enjoy thinking about things slowly, I love cups of tea, I love sitting at my kitchen table in dappled sunlight and chatting with my friends, my children's friends, my family abut anything and everything.

Blessings of an ordinary day

Posted on February 5, 2012 by sarahcondie

  Last Sunday instead of going to church I took Keith to hospital.  My ordinary Sunday changed in an instant.  The emergency department is not a place I would ever choose to visit.   I was flooded with unwanted memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, My Life, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Mother knows best

Posted on February 2, 2012 by sarahcondie

I came across this new book by Jill Murphy called Mother Knows Best – any mother knows this to be true, but it is a different matter convincing the children. In January I had my three year old niece Talia … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, Parenting, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Goodnight ipad

Posted on February 1, 2012 by sarahcondie

One of my favourite children’s books is called “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown.  This parody “Goodnight ipad” by Ann Droyd captures the plugged in world that our children live in today humorously and vividly.  I found it in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Children's Books | 2 Comments

30 years young

Posted on January 8, 2012 by sarahcondie

In December Keith and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary.  I thought this was quite a milestone to reach until I met with some former neighbours.  In the same week as us, one celebrated 43 years, another 37 and the … Continue reading →

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Frederick by Leo Lionni

Posted on January 7, 2012 by sarahcondie

This book was first published in 1967 and recently reissued.  This is the story of a chatty family of field mice. They all begin to prepare for winter by gathering corn, nuts, wheat and straw and work hard day and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books | 1 Comment

To Kill a Mockingbird

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sarahcondie

I read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee before Christmas, as it a set reading text for a course I am doing.  It was a glorious read – beautifully written, evocative, challenging, thought provoking – a thoroughly “good read”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Children's Books, Parenting, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Fresh beginnings

Posted on January 2, 2012 by sarahcondie

I love the opportunity to start again. At the start of each new year, I have a list of “must dos” that usually include “must shed those wibbly wobbly bits, must improve my fitness…” I start bravely, with much determination … Continue reading →

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Children’s books about books

Posted on December 31, 2011 by sarahcondie

I have come across some delightful children’s books about books. They have been given to me by my children – I think they have figured out that one of my many passions is children’s books.  My mother told me it … Continue reading →

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Lazy summer reading

Posted on December 1, 2011 by sarahcondie

I have to confess that I am seduced by book covers.  I look at them and they draw me in – perhaps I am a little frivolous!  Today is the first day of summer and I wish I still had … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, My Life | 3 Comments

Jacarandas and remembering

Posted on November 17, 2011 by sarahcondie
Posted in Gardens, My Life, Reflection | 2 Comments