Merle's reflections are taken from observations on the circumstances and events of life. It is good to reflect - not so we get tangled in our introspection but in order to pause and see things more from God's perspective.
As many people's Christmas celebrations have been changed and restricted, Merle reflects on the Christmas message of peace, joy, love and goodwill which never changes.
At this time of remembrance Merle reflects upon the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those responsible for this year's acts of remembrance and asks 'What is our response?'
Merle reflects upon the struggles and difficulties of life as lockdown has eased but we live with continuing restrictions and uncertainty. She encourages us to slow down and find a way to make life work.
As Merle tackled an area of her garden which had become overgrown, she reflected upon the importance of tackling the roots of problems in our lives, rather than going for a quick fix.
As Merle enjoys the wonderful canopy provided by a rich blue ceanothus in her garden she reflects upon the knocks of life and the healing that takes place, enabling us to blossom again.
Merle reflects upon the blossom from the cherry trees bordering her garden as the blossom falls to the ground, and on the disappointments, distress and fear caused to so many by the Coronavirus.
Merle has written her thoughts about the constancy of God and of the seasons, following last night's announcement by the Prime Minister on social isolating.
Merle writes about the challenges brought about by the period of isolation and lock down caused by the spread of Coronovirus and how she is handling them.
As Merle sat watching a gull persistently searching for food in a rubbish bin in Dorchester she reflected upon the effects of being the victim of an opportunist and on the art of persistence.
A photograph taken of geese at Aldeburgh one frosty morning in January has caused Merle to reflect upon a childhood game of 'Me and my shadow' and the importance of not hiding in the shadows.
As we enter a New Year, Merle shares her observations from watching the Jacobite Steam locomotive cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct on 'Scotland's Greatest Railway Journeys' and reflects on the opportunities 2020 will bring.