Be aware that suffering, harassment, possibly persecution could come your way for what you believe

 I simply love this quite natured event. Its about life, humour, love we might find and those odd moments that could bring it together.

Treat yourself to a quite moment

of simple pleasure.

Crossing Delancey
PG
 1988 ‧ Romance/Rom-com ‧ 1h 37m

Isabelle Grossman (Played by Amy Irvin)... moves from her tiny apartment to her grandmother's place in the city. As her grandmother tries to get her married, she is torn between a pickle vendor and a married man.

FROM SIMPLE WAYS IN LIFE TO MODERN ISSUES.

Few words l posted on yesterdays inequalities debate.

Diversity often not created neither takes into account views or life experience of white working class.
Whatever our 'experience,understanding, knowledge 'we always treated without qualities mainly due to system error called 'White Privilege'.

Kevin Waller.....

Sammy W

@sammywoodhouse1

Will you be calling for a public enquiry into child exploitation in Bradford Naz

 or should Bradford survivors and families “shut their mouths. For the good of diversity".

Sammy W..Lead this chat about issues she was facing in relation to children and girls been exploited abused and mistreated by Asian males in west Yorkshire.

its an issue we have not taken seriously....no idea why society is not seriously more angry at such abuse and injustice.

Such men are Bullies, cowards, Quite often follow a bullying mixed up religion.

Such Bullies are never satisfied, never placated. 

No amount of agreement, apology, acquiescence, or appeasement is enough.

Bullies always demand more.

Often blame the victim and see no wrong in own behaviour.

This needed saying again.......

 

We keep calling the war on poverty a war problem is

...

well its this . . .

Wars end.

This War on POVERTY just goes on,

getting worse.

Echoes to return....

 

Wasted days and sleepless nights...kids dangerous playing on rocks

Tide rushing in, temperature humid lt's late but dark.

Chat with friend..ignored the bully viewing us, noises made towards us,  drinkers going out.

Later older folk walk along dimly lit promenade.

Fisherman turning up all packed with bait, plus own snacks.E ager to fish the sea.

Summer is ending.

But still got a blistering few days ahead.

Harbour views are dark

Clouds block out moon

Birds begun Migration.

Twitter's are sending images of those birds that are leaving,

TV schedule changed

Cossieness and slippers being worn

Schools reopened...Politician back in sessions..debates happening in Westminster.

Returning to business after periods away.

Among echos to return, personally long to hear are those calling us to far off days.

Some Bible study,reflection debate,engagement...living the practice of life. Somewhere l hear Echo's.....odd faint Echo's to return,

Echo's to return!

we keep calling the war on poverty a war, problem is ... well its this !. . . Wars end. This War on POVERTY just goes on, getting worse.

 Marcus Rashford calls for government to keep £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift

The government’s plan to remove the universal credit uplift of £20 a week, which was introduced as a temporary boost at the start of the pandemic, is set to take effect in early October. The footballer and anti-poverty campaigner has said the government must instead focus on building a sustainable road-map to end the child hunger pandemic.

we keep calling the war on poverty a war problem is ...

well its this . . . Wars end.

This War on POVERTY just goes on, getting worse.

 

After all the wars are over,

And all the battles won,

After all the blood’s been spilt

From here to kingdom come,

Do you think it really matters

In the larger scheme of things

That this nation took the prize

Below is some bible, from `Isaiah 61` as l ponder on recent events that are a trigger to my discussions engagement and ,how l choose to belong to a community, the issues we face together.

The discussions l engage in, along with the relationships l want to form.

Have to be looking at Poverty,justice,love winning,Faith of followers of Jesus...if not got these l cannot belong.

This is not normal in today's society. But its very vital to myself.

 

 

To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,
To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified

 

We keep calling the war on poverty a war, problem is ...
well its this !. . . Wars end.
This War on POVERTY just goes on, getting worse.

 

The church is not tasked with changing the world, but being the world already changed by Christ.

 The church is not tasked with changing the world, but being the world already changed by Christ.

Unsure...but is it worth some reflection.

anyway rest of the news.....

New book talks about “women with penises” and “men with vulvas”.

I won`t be buying...nor reading...

also make it clear just in case bit of doubt

..won`t be dating..

Walliker Street, along with Ruskin Street, Perry Street, Granville Street, Sandringham Street, St George's Road and Plane Street, make up the neighbourhood in Hull with the most number of people on Universal Credit.

The uplift in Universal Credit is set to end on October 5.

"It will screw most over and will make us more poorer,"

This is an issue wrote about and challenged since my first inroads into Youth Community Pastoral work practice.

Seen witnessed return to almost Dickinsioun housing and condition for vulnerable in UK.

I preface vulnerable to poor as a description as this suggest that education poverty further class are not sole factors,we can all become vulnerable....often we then become poorer whatever our status.

Genuine question: how do we have capacity to house Afghan citizens but not homeless veterans?

Although do understand the question feel we must do what we can to aid ,support,enable these people to be free from threats they face.

but that does not clear away other factors regarding employment,economic support,housing,work skills and educational attainment.

but we must offer support.

When nothing on Radio ..presenters pick out attacking the Benefit recipients

By complete accident tuned into BBC RADIO Humberside.
Accident, 
l Regretted,
Left me Pained,
Quickly switch over as I dialed out hearing those passing a view...the vulnerable..I'll..those sick..Disabled..low in mental abilities..
Being rounded on by expert at Bear Baiting called Burney .

"They should be made too....

Get more then l get...

All Should have to make voluntary commitment...

Don't pay them anything till they....

It's easier to live on that £58 per week then go to work...

Wish l could get paid for doing nothing..

I can't afford sky TV new car...

spend all their time in the pud...buy new clothes...eat in best restaurants...have 23 kids..go to best holidays...keep garden so tidy..stock my fridge that full..."

Bear Baiting a past time on Radio Humberside....when nothing on the news.
Benefit millionaire attacked most 
BBC NEWS PLATFORMS and some
others
A British past time.

“Politicians hide themselves away...They started the war....They leave death and dying to the poor, “

Met some really beautiful humans. Kidz from the WAR zone that been in the news...Yeah that place.

love fashion

spoke about football Chelsea...Man utd..totenham...Ronaldo.

`He only here for the money` . .That was translated with difficulties.

Girls, Persian so it all about Gucci.

we shook hands and l left after short while

..."welcome glad your here...."Important statement that needed saying.

ODD
Feel odd
DISTURBED
Feeling disturbed its anniversary of funeral of young lad l attended this very day.Killed in Helmond province.My thoughts returned to WAR and Conflict . . . futility of such dispute outcome.s

Those l know who served and survived.
PRAYERS
Danny...Joseph...Andrew .

Even a song by Edwin Star.

          It ain't nothing but a heart breaker

Friend only to the undertaker, 
War is the enemy of all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest, within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?

Many songs...Books..Movies, still we as humans often returning to threats and disharmony. always most vulnerable who get hurt most in this way of doing.

There have been those who are celebrating the Taliban return. Perhaps should question whether “they want a reformed, modern Islam (jiddat pasandi modernity), or live with the old barbarism (vaishipan) of the past few centuries”.

In my faith culture we have some who echo to return to old Judaism, first century discipline ,Without questioning the Kingdom values Jesus constantly pointed us all towards.

Something about Love God ..Love your Neighbour..Pray for those who persecute you.

We have not been looking closely nor have we digested enough these words and the practices of them.

Kingdom values..frontier work..better way of being..different way of living.

 

 

still bloody hurts, wicked little B

 

As long as you're not allergic to bee venom, your immune system will react to the sting by sending fluids there to flush out the melittin, causing swelling and redness. The pain may last several days, but can be soothed with a cold compress or an antihistamine.

Uncomfortable lack of diversity in this isolated rural community

Already felt old then got stung by a 🐝 Bee, Twice, If that is possible.

Three hours later,  still crying.

Ha ha han, Anyway few days on the coast.

The vicar looks bit 'of couler' today.

Also, me, having to wear my glasses all the time. Life dragged this month... Precious plans and strategies not been welcomed.

Expectation is that someone is willing to listen to an old dog.

Silence hangs in the air at present.

Sense of detachment in our rural community.

Echo often about yesterday.......has my own development,( further clarifies), things must change, people must want to not be so isolated.

The silence around interpersonal and communication around own growth is uncomfortable sound.

Like my bee stings.

Diversity not evident and council charges stuck in a place that ,feel l left emotionality.

Physically left, moved away..took long road that was internal along with geography of movement.

Spirituality grew ,developed, questioned, sought to discover further.

Here this place, personally feel strangled.

Walk leading to talks....

We went out to Sink islands but not sunk nor wet nor Islands...just 14 mile drive we saw Kestrel along two Sparrowhawk's. Filling sky marvelous flying pattern loud shriek.

Flew along side harvested fields empty of golden corn. We watched...later in cafe we chatted about life, health,past,music,TV....had sense of nearness of Creative God.

Even saw sign about fishing...no ham sandwiches to be fed to fish No excessive Alcohol.

Know should got a picture please take my word. We laughed.

Simple pleasures..but part of that sermon preached by Paul about Joy,Shalom, kindness,

Goodness and self control.

Personally think time with nature can lead to balance life.

They got all kinds of words but looks Spirituality....without God,Jesus,community,connecting with others,not same journey.

They got all kinds of other ways of describing but emotional literacy mindfulness, meditation, on and on...well they don't fit bill.

Spirit ,' development in nature' is my understanding.
 

give Each other reason to smile . .

 that was supposed to be the new agenda following world wide Pandemic...loss of life ..disturbing lock-down issues . ..feelings of not being connected..end of silence...it lasted..well 5 minutes.

Like you l grieve..

Desperate moments ..but we have been here. the hopelessness been experienced previously Bigger question for myself is this. . .! what have we learnt from the past.?

 US President Biden

sorry but what a joke....when these people are leaders it is only going to get worse anyway...

l interrupted.

. .gave public remarks following the fatal explosions outside the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday, which have killed at last 60 Afghans and 12 US troops. Biden said the US would “go after” those responsible for the attacks.

Is this not what got us into this place in first instance...

He added that he stands by the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, and said the timeline for withdrawal by August 31 remains in place.

People been killed, will never see the light of day again.More pain for family and friends.

 

meanwhile in entertainment captured my eye ABBA reunion ,new songs,tour....but did they ever go away  . . The decision to go ahead with the exciting ABBA avatar tour project had an unexpected consequence. We all four felt that, after some 35 years, it could be fun to join forces again and go into the recording studio. So we did. And it was like time had stood still and that we only had been away on a short holiday.

Spending time with mates...reflecting...now have to communicate issue faced and identified.Sometimes my energy saps at present.Phew emotional journey we pace ourselves through. Death on news almost live, refugees torn apart..grief..people struggling even on social media seeking help for suicidal thoughts.Social media does not appear to myself to be platform for such echo chambers.

Desperate moments ..but we have been here.

the hopelessness been experienced previously

Bigger question for myself is this. . .!

what have we learnt from the past.?

Thought on self investment.

 Just go for a walk...away perhaps country path or the beach.

Maybe if money allows have cuppa in local cafe.

Breathe.

Invest in you...reflect...give thanks....

Breathe.

Like others we all been through far bit...

Emotions around refugees......

Concern for injustice...

Desire for mercy....

Breathe.

In your thoughts ,ramblings, prayers.

Expressed concerns.

Breathe.

Walk...pray...reflect.

Tomorrow share with another.

But today it's a bit of self investment.

Breathe...walk... pray.

Rest.

here is today news from east riding....

 The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan continues following the collapse of the Afghan government in August. A Taliban spokesperson says they want all foreign evacuations to be completed by August 31 and they will accept “no extensions” to the deadline.

Further in a mountain valley north of Kabul, the last remnants of Afghanistan's shattered security forces have vowed to resist the Taliban in a remote region that has defied conquerors before. But any attempt to reenact that history could end in tragedy.

 International Correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team were reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan, when they were confronted by armed Taliban fighters on Wednesday.

The team was near the airport, surrounded by desperate Afghans and their families hoping to escape on an evacuation flight, and Taliban fighters firing shots in an attempt to control the crowd.

"We had Taliban fighters all around approaching us, one man shouting at me to cover my face or he wouldn't talk to me," Ward told CNN after the incident,.

The team also spotted a man “carrying this huge makeshift whip -- it was a bicycle lock that had basically been split in two, so the heavy metal padlock was in the middle," she said. "And he’s just using it to just get anybody out of his way who gets in his way.”

At one point, a Taliban fighter took the safety off his AK-47 assault rifle and pushed through the crowd, gun lifted into the air as if he were about to begin firing.

In the UK Hull City preparing for Saturdays footie, Church still closed, little contact between parishioners. Weathers been humid, still pretty hot, nights are closing in with chill in the lat summer air. Fairs got extension until September 5th, prices in hotels are higher then normal as Stay-cation carry's on. . . . 

Refugees waiting in Kabul Airport. . .No longer main news item.

 Wee bit chill in the air, fairground rides closing earlier as little money left, few more pitches for hire on caravan park,last big Bank holiday is arriving.

Football season started, tables showing results,away days taken place.

long summer about to disappear.

Less people around September coming soon...

Migration of Swallows a happening...flight patterns are established..

Refugees waiting in Kabul Airport.

No longer main news item.

A date been set by Taliban for final flights

promises been broken 

hearts are heavy...one Crisis like Pandemic caught us all out again.

Church leaders stay silent..l grieve with you.

It’s very hard to know precisely how many Christians there are in Afghanistan, because they must keep their faith completely secret – but only a small number from a population of over 38 million

Dear Tony Blair......shut up.

Dear Blair, you have no right to tell us how to 'clear our mess up' with the issue in Afghanistan....it's all your making... especially being the grief and sorrow of the family of those killed.On both sides.
You have made your tiny income can this not been enough.
Please note this. we have heard the voice of reason further common sense
Your Tone, excuse any pun, peace and Shalom, not echos I detect in your sound bites.
Do not hear regret.hear more muscular gestures.
I want you if not sentenced for War crimes....to at least be silent.

We have slums a plenty.
We have Dickensian housing.
Food-banks increased.
Poverty rising.
Services breaking point.
This is the British Jihad, that is our daily struggle.
Limited resources.... Religious freedoms... alcoholic issues, war on drugs.
So another 20000 to share this with you and l.....`get my drift`.
Political thoughts on the situation, actions caused are plentiful supply at present.

All l can encourage is peace, love ,Rock without the roll.
Oh examination of words of Jesus.
......",Love God Love one another. Follow me".....

One set of footprints mark journey in the sand.

There's something romantic pleasant about day's at the coast . . .not just the memory of Diane Ross and Marvin Gaye singing ,'You at everything and everything is you...'
As they walked hand in hand along sandy beach....
It the sound of waves crashing along shingle beach....noise of sellers encourage a person to try whelks in vinegar...toting for pleasure ride....kiss me quick hats...old folks sat on a bench...sand in lunch...Taking crab home for tea..
It's the sounds of yesterday....first big outing..World feeling at ☮️ peace......
Shalom washing over you late August evening on caravan site....reaching for Blanket as the day chills in late night....
2021 the coastal vulgarity rises up....hatred fills the air...discourse becomes the evening sounds.......lost cash in funfair...high cost of Waltzer.... frustrated people still unhappy stand at pier unable to grasp starry promise nor the beauty as sun disappeared over the hills.
In Afghanistan this evening worried people unable to grasp freedom.
In a coastal home we pray. . .No longer watch the news it's distressing scenes just too much......for me it's hot afternoon....like the last days of June....suns been a demon...clouds like me are afraid.

                                          One set of footprints mark journey in sand!

 

Powerless to understand what l can do for the people of AFGHANISTAN

Not been well today

this week not slept well

Enjoyed meeting up to 6 friends

Talked for while....listened to others

Watched family looking at pictures of the past.

Been aware of this `health issue` causing me to adjust to what l can achieve.

My capacity gets limited ..not every day... but sometimes it is a struggle.

Sharing this because l am sure for you, some time or another may feel the same.

you may feel Powerless

Powerless

Powerless to understand what l can do for the people of AFGHANISTAN