Wherever we go we will give and take something. May we gently take what\u2019s on offer and graciously give of ourselves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Geoff Serpell<\/strong> [adapted from The Friendship Book 2025]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A dog-friendly caf\u00e9 near us has a sign outside it, apparently aimed at dogs. It\u2019s certainly low enough for most dogs to see but I\u2019m not sure how many dogs can read. It says, \u201cTake a stick, Leave a stick\u201d. And there is, indeed, a fine collection of sticks at the foot of the sign. It remined me of the advice offered to hikers. \u201cTake nothing but photographs. Leave nothing but footprints\u201d. Reflection \u00a0\u00a0 Wherever we go we will give and take something. May we gently take what\u2019s on offer and graciously give of ourselves. 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