It’s not a weekend, but here’s a miscellany…

I’m going to take a blogging break while I go on holiday (again, burglars, someone is looking after my cat so it’s no good trying to break in) – before I go, I’ll leave you with a few bits and pieces:

  • Thanks to everyone who was praying for my sermon – I was particularly anxious because I got Covid that week too, but thankfully was recovered in time to share the talk on John 9. And if you’d like to watch it, you can on my church’s website!
  • It’s #SpinsterSeptember! Nora aka pear.jelly is hosting this month-long celebration of spinsters in fiction and non-fiction. The idea really seems to have taken off – I’m starting with Mary Olivier by May Sinclair, but I would also recommend The Love-Child by Edith Olivier, Sally on the Rocks by Winifred Boggs, Father by Elizabeth von Arnim, War Among Ladies by Eleanor Scott, Life and Death of Harriett Frean by May Sinclair, Matty and the Dearingroydes by Richmal Crompton, The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore, May Sinclair’s journals, Patricia Brent, Spinster by Herbert Jenkins… so many wonderful options.
  • A trio of reviews of One Year’s Time by Angela Milne: Liz, Katrina, and Lil

Happy reading – see you in a bit!

20 thoughts on “It’s not a weekend, but here’s a miscellany…

    • September 24, 2023 at 9:29 pm
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      I did! :D

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  • September 4, 2023 at 6:25 pm
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    I’m pleased to hear prayers were answered regarding your recent sermon and very best wishes for a great time in Vancouver and Toronto.
    Thanks for the link to SpinsterSeptember. I needed some reading purpose and inspiration and I already have some of the titles on my tbr pile as well as having enjoyed some of the others you mentioned already. I also hope to reread the Jane Gardam for the next teaorbooks. I read them several years ago but have good memories of them.
    I really love Father too.

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:30 pm
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      Thanks Sarah – I haven’t done very well on Spinster September reading, but I’m hoping it becomes an annual event.

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  • September 4, 2023 at 6:50 pm
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    Simon, I just listened to your sermon. I am an Orthodox Christian and did not expect to be so moved, as well as impressed by your insights and erudition. Your book recommendations have significantly brightened my reading life, and now my admiration has grown deeper. Thank you – and have a good vacation!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:30 pm
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      that means so much, thank you Tess!

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  • September 4, 2023 at 8:23 pm
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    Enjoy B.C Simon. I have a few Vancouver books I’ve looked for you if you still need suggestions. Five Little Indians by Michelle Good, The Man Game by Lee Henderson and Disappearing Moon Cafe by Sky Lee.

    Take care and happy holidays. 😀🇨🇦

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:31 pm
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      I couldn’t remember where these suggestions were when I visited, so failed to buy them – but maybe next time!!

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  • September 4, 2023 at 8:29 pm
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    I appreciated your sermon very much, Simon. I thought you did a good exposition of the text, as well as providing a meaningful and hopefully provoking challenge to your listeners. It was a beautiful message. (I should add that I am just an enthusiastic amateur when it comes to Scripture and theology; I teach the 4 & 5-year-olds Sunday School class, not the adults!) Anyway, well done, and enjoy your time away!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:31 pm
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      That is so kind, I really appreciate it, thank you!

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  • September 4, 2023 at 8:58 pm
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    I loved your sermon.

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:32 pm
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      Thank you so much, Vicky!

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  • September 5, 2023 at 10:48 am
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    Have a lovely break Simon!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:32 pm
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      It was fab!

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  • September 6, 2023 at 7:51 pm
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    I’m so excited for Spinster September! I finished a Miss Silver on Monday and am reading High Wages by Dorothy Whipple for the first time.

    I’m so glad you recovered enough to preach! Thank you for sharing the link to your sermon. You’ll be several hours north of me when you’re in Vancouver! I live in Vancouver, WA, but everyone always thinks it’s Vancouver, BC. I wish!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:32 pm
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      Oh I can imagine that gets confusing!

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  • September 7, 2023 at 3:50 pm
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    Ooh spinsters, excellent! I suppose there was the one in Introduction to Sally … And thank you for the link to my review of One Year’s Time. Happy hols!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:33 pm
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      All year is Spinster September in my book!

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    • September 24, 2023 at 9:33 pm
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      I missed him so much, but he probably coped better than me :D

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