Monthly Archives: May 2004

The Captain's Exploits of late include ladders and falling o­n his behind. Fortuntately there was no lasting damage to either ladders or the Captain. But his comments o­n the way down did cause help to come running. The sooner this … Continue reading →

I have been pondering the whole question of retail choice. We are faced every day with a bewildering array of ordinary decisions to be made. As if it is not bad enough having forty-five cheeses o­n display at the local … Continue reading →

The Captain departed for the boatyard yesterday in overalls and with a lunch-box under his arm. I am not sure if that means he was planning o­n doing a lot of work, or looking forward to lunch-time with the boys. … Continue reading →

There is a real danger in viruses. And I don't mean the medical kind. This new Sasser virus is seemingly the first o­ne that can erupt o­nto any system connected to the web. It has no need of the unwary … Continue reading →

I have recently finished reading “Diary of an Ordinary Woman” – a novel set in diary form by Margaret Forster. That is the kind of writing I should like to do. I am not sure if it is lack or … Continue reading →

Sunday again – and today I am not preaching. Instead I am under doctor's orders to desist from work and using my voice. Almost an impossibility for a minister; hence the need to be off sick. Yesterday I had a … Continue reading →

It is nearly the end of May Day. I remember the 1st May 15 years ago when I rose at 5-30am to join with a whole load of students in swimming in the sea at dawn. An ancient St Andrews … Continue reading →

The torture of Iraqi captives by members of the American military is horrific. The short glimpse I had of the pictures o­n the news was enough to convince me that we have learnt little despite the wars of the last … Continue reading →