Category Archives: Inspirations

Food, glorious food! – hope for a different future

Posted on January 20, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Last year I twice (virtually) encountered Carolyn Steel, a visionary thinker who envisions us solving many of our (self-created) problems with food. The first time I came across her was actually many years ago, when I read her book ‘Hungry … Continue reading →

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Chanukah – festival of light (and hope)

Posted on December 14, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

The essence of chanukah is that the oil for the eternal light in the temple that was enough to last just a few days miraculously lasted for a full 8 days and nights until there was a fresh supply. It’s … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: because really, it still is (front gardens)

Posted on September 14, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So in that spirit, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve been finding uplifting.  Because I suspect that, like me, you’re feeling in need of some uplifting right now. One of the things I’ve enjoyed more than ever in these … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 97

Posted on June 28, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Sunday again.  Plans for an afternoon garden get-together were abandoned, for several reasons but the main one was the very changeable weather.  Tea in the garden not such an appealing proposition when it’s intermittently pouring with horizontal rain then sunshiny … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 79

Posted on June 10, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Today has been a really enjoyable, productive  and satisfying day. I got several jobs done around the house, including a long-overdue tidy of the room where I go to sew.  Though I still can’t find my pinking shears.  Bright orange, … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 5

Posted on March 27, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

A mini-duvet day for me today.  I slept badly last night, and woke up with a bad headache and generally feeling under par.  I spent most of today in my bedroom, keeping my distance from everyone just in case.  I … Continue reading →

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Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again

Posted on December 17, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

I know, this has been a bruising time for many of us, and will continue to be so for many many more.  It’s important to take some time for ourselves to grieve over what might have been. But after that, … Continue reading →

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Giving and receiving

Posted on August 29, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

At different times in our lives we both give and receive.  Sometimes one dominates.  This felt particularly true for us when our children were young adults starting to find their way in the world at the same time as our … Continue reading →

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Making community

Posted on August 19, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

Community doesn’t just come about by itself.  We have to make it happen. We make it happen every time we say hello to a neighbour (whether or not we already know them). We make it happen when we take the … Continue reading →

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Choose hope

Posted on April 15, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

Seen around and about in recent weeks.  In Bristol, Bath and Gloucester (not necessarily in that order).  Enjoy. ♥ ♥ Choose hope ♥♥♥

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