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I've been experiencing broadband this week. It makes an enormous difference. Now I understand why everyone says it changes your life. o­n Seil we have to wait until March for the big switch o­n, but the way the weeks are going … Continue reading →

The first of the last month of the year. The trouble is that when December is here it becomes alarmingly easy to calculate the number of days until Christmas. Still, it gives a lovely excuse (were o­ne needed) to visit … Continue reading →

Him Behind The Wheel nearly broke an old telly and himself, trying to get both of them down from the loft. It is the kind of thing that makes people call their elders silly. Let's hope it is wanted in … Continue reading →

It used to be sufficient for orchestral musicians and accompaniests to be good at playing the music. Now they have to have long blonde hair and wear stunning evening gowns. (Yes, the women in case you are in any doubt.) … Continue reading →

This modern translation of Deuteronomy 32 illustrates the God we would all like. It is by William J O'Malley SJ. Out in the desolate, wind-worn wilderness God went,the relentlessly patient Father or runaway souls.Fearful of his wrath, I huddled from … Continue reading →

Why do there have to be queries o­n my tax return every year? I guess it is me.

A better hair day today. Judi Dench and no fuss. Yes – I went to the hairdresser and got sorted. Now I shall have to consider a purple wig and a new hat.

I have to say something about the National Health Service. They often get a bad press, particularly in this area where the future of our local hospital has been under threat because of restrictions o­n doctor's working hours and the … Continue reading →

I am having a Bad Hair Day…..

I saw a wonderful cartoon recently: picture two frames. In the first a small child with a bright smile o­n her face; she is opening the curtains of her bedroom, looking at the sky and saying, Thank you Lord, it's morning. … Continue reading →