Thoughts on Siri & Search

I’ve been conversing on and off with Siri since she first appeared in our house, trapped between two sheets of Gorilla Glass. Some things of note so far…

Condescension

So I’d put our youngest to bed but she refused to settle.  One extended cuddle, drink of water, lullaby, dummy attachment, and short cuddle later, she was still upset. No idea what was wrong, I was starting to get frustrated – but then noticed that she’d been pointing at the floor the whole time.  Lightbulb… Continue reading Condescension

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Psalm 7

A shiggaion of Walter, which he sang to the LORD concerning recent distressing correspondence LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, or their words will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. LORD my God, if I… Continue reading Psalm 7

A Settlement Out East

Today is the day. Somewhere in a darkened boardroom with oak panelled walls a pair of grey-suited, bespectacled, thin men will exchange pieces of paper across a smooth polished desk, and it will be done. The little red house across the road will become our little red house. And we’ll start turning it into a… Continue reading A Settlement Out East

Colour and Movement

We’re at T-minus one day and counting. Tomorrow is the big move day – we’re praying it all goes well.

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Electrickery

Today the electrician and his band of merry men had their final day in what will soon be our new home. The light fittings are in, a million new power points adorn the walls, and (most importantly) the house is now electrically safe. Praise God for electricity, and for honest tradies!

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Fiddly Details Work

Today’s house construction effort was focussed on details-work.  So, in went the new exhaust fan; magnetic door-stop installed in the entrance, and the bath received a thorough clean.

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Proud, Crushed

Watching the Hawks / Pies match tonight, I can only say I was proud of the way the team played.  The exhaustion on display through the last quarter showed they left it all on the field, and if one or two high-tackles in our forward fifty had been called in the last 3 min, it… Continue reading Proud, Crushed

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Hurts so bad

Please pray for Steph, as she battles a mean back complaint.

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