Sol Invictus by Frog

My friend Frog shared these wintry photos, I found them so calming that I’m passing them on to any reader feeling festivally frazzled!

Sol invictus (2)

Look at the sky, what do you see?

Just like most of Europe, Kent is baking under a heat wave but as we know, mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun; starting from an early age. My two-and-a-half year old grandson was called in by his mother, who was ready for her siesta. ‘I can’t come in for a nap, the sky’s awake!’

I don’t doubt that a nap would have done good to both parent and child, but being awake and watchful can be good too!

Surely it was a day like this when the fiery chariot swung low to collect the Prophet Elijah. Elisha was certainly watching carefully. (2 Kings 2)

Winter’s evening

I went to close the curtains and was surprised by the sunset which at this time of year happens at the other end of the street, as you can see. The golden glow at bottom centre comes from fairy lights strung around a bush by neighbours; Christmas joy is still around!

Autumn Skies.

A partly new walk from home took us uphill and under autumn skies. We also foraged for chestnuts but that’s another story.

And there were sheep, grazing against an autumnal backdrop. A good sabbath day’s walk.