Surprise, surprise, as I opened the curtains this morning, snow greeted me gently falling to earth, the early morning sun bathing everything in a warm light.
Words come to mind Hildegarde's "a feather on the breathe of God". Those white feathers that flutter down from the pigeons as they fly past. And then from the Iliad poem, "the words fell down like snowflakes" and you can just imagine them melting into the ground. But enough it is falling thickly now - April weather!
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I had a delivery on Friday from Morrison's, now I have no complaint with them, not even in the substitutions but one thing irked - plastic bags. Then this Friday, this paper bag stood proud on the top of the box. I looked at the delivery man with shock, but I only saw it on the news this morning that Morrisons was getting rid of plastics, that was quick! He explained that what they were hoping is that we would have shopping bags ready to offload from the yellow boxes, so as I slung everything onto the carpet, with Lucy chewing up the beans in the background, note to myself - remember to have the big sturdy Co-op bags for the next delivery.
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And another granny moment: Whilst sorting what goes and what gets given away, the teddy bear did not get the chop. For it reminded me years ago of a small Tom (he is now in his 20s) dragging this bear along Bath Station. His mother loaded down with luggage and a pushchair refused to carry it for him and said it would be left behind. So a very sulky three year old pulled the bear along the ground in a bad mood.
My OH has a big pile of soft toys. Sometimes I have to fight to get into bed.
ReplyDeleteI expect they don't put up much of a fight though ;)
DeleteI don't think anyone could consign a teddy to the dustbin could they?
ReplyDeleteThe thought has arisen, when I am finally cremated can I take teddy to? He would have gone to a charity shop, but that is to be the fate of the large white one I have.
DeleteI gave my Paddington Bear to my first Great grand daughter - so at least I know he has gone to a good home.
ReplyDeleteChildren seem to grow out of childhood quite quickly now days though.
DeleteI still have my "Beary" that I got when I was 2 years old (so he is over 68 years old now!) He no longer has much fur, little stuffing, and no ears but I couldn't part with him. I guess no one will want such a sorry looking bear.
ReplyDeleteWell as our children are the inheritors of what we leave, maybe their decision will be final, or not! We have a marvellous tv programme where they mend all types of things, and teddy bears are often refashioned back into shape.
DeleteLittle bear has a handknit sweater, too.
ReplyDeleteI hope my grocery gives up plastics soon. The cashiers are not allowed to handle bags we bring in.
As Jennie says below, it was the way Morrisons tackled the problem of plastic, there are still problems of course. Frozen goods need something other than paper or cardboard, but it is definitely a step in the right decision.
DeleteWhen we had food delivered (from Asda) we could chose to have no plastic bags, so would have a couple of stout boxes waiting in the hall. Sounds like Morrisons are really on the ball. I like the way they take note of what is happening in the world and actually react in a positive way. Tesco certainly don't.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of your being cremated with Grave Goods! In the past I always thought my used-for-30 years jam spoon should go with me - then it broke! I am glad teddy is staying.
Yes it does raise interesting thoughts as to grave good offerings. Don't know if you know, but a modern Neolithic barrow has been built in Wiltshire, with little niches for the incomers.
ReplyDeleteI loved the story of your bear. After enduring that story, he deserves a life of ease and comfort.
ReplyDeleteThe young have to have something to hold, I had to make cloth dolls for Matilda when she was small, who would lose her current one and then be miserable.
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