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The page links o­n this blog now seem to be working correctly; that means I should be able to do some updating and tweaking soon. My reading for instance, has far outstretched the items o­n the Books page. Linking up is … Continue reading →

Having voice problems is not a good enough reason to delay the tax return. It is that time of year again. And it doesn't get any easier. Every year I seem to make some stupid mistake or other. Wonder if this time … Continue reading →

This has been a very strange summer: little or no voice and being separated from my work and my church. So this poem by WH Auden really speaks to me. All I have is a voiceTo undo the folded lie,The … Continue reading →

What to say in the aftermath of the Russian School Siege?  There are no words to encompass the wickedness of terrorists prepared to go to such inhuman lengths. And it seems there is no way to ensure it does not … Continue reading →

It is brambling time again. The hedgerows are thick with fruit in various stages of ripening, so a walk with the dog turns into a foraging expedition. Pity about the worms. However, the way to deal with them is to … Continue reading →

Sorry about the Russian adverts that appear when readers click o­n Menu items. I am still trying to work out how to fix this without having to delete everything and start again. Websites can be as difficult as cats and … Continue reading →

It's a long long time, from May to September…… so the song goes. Especially true when there has been no summer to speak of.An Indian summer is definitely needed.

Walking with the dog can be tranquil, funny or an endurance test depending o­n the weather and her mood. Today it was noisy. All of a sudden there was a high-pitched squealing; I turned round and there she was running … Continue reading →

I find it sad to hear from sports commentators that success in the Olympic medals table depends largely o­n financial backing. Thus they were pleased that Britain has increased their place in the league from 36th to 10th. Maybe it … Continue reading →

Here is what a much maligned Christian Bishop says of his faith: I define myself above all other things as a believer. I am indeed a passionate believer. God is the ultimate reality in my life. I live in a … Continue reading →