Fear Archives - Joanna Taylor

June 2, 20250Comments

F is for Fear… and Faith

Most of us spend our lives caught between two quiet but powerful forces: fear and faith. They are the twin lenses through which we interpret the world, make decisions, and

August 1, 20160Comments

False Evidence Appearing Real

Last Thursday was haircut day... we have a wonderful, patient lady who, every four weeks, comes to the house for the morning and creates order out of chaos; leaving behind

June 6, 20162Comments

Eat, Play, Love…

This is a hard blog to write... last Tuesday morning we lost our beautiful, funny, fuzzy little Daisy, and I am desolate. She was only 7, and she had leukaemia.

April 27, 20120Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No. 23: When the Gates of Life are left open…

We've had a lot of rain this week here in Wydale, and the canine members of staff have not been impressed. When we open the kitchen door to the garden,

May 23, 20111Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 14: What If…?

"Do not borrow trouble - the rate of interest is too high." - Anne of Green GablesWith five canine members of staff in the household, there is often drama and excitement

March 8, 20110Comments

The Teachings of Dog – No 11: Is It Really Real?

Snippets, our newest canine member of staff, has been with us now for just over a week and her personality is starting to blossom as her comfort zones gradually expand.

by Joanna