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I have just re-read yesterday's entry. Surely I am not having Preaching Withdrawal Symptoms?

I met two members of my congregation yesterday. Each time when I started to speak, they told me not to. Nobody actually said “Shut up” but it is clear I am not sounding at my best. It made me think … Continue reading →

Kilchattan Church o­n Luing sent me a beautiful bunch of roses to let me know they are thinking of me and remembering me in their prayers. I am told they are Fair Trade Roses. I'm not quite sure what this … Continue reading →

It is strange still to be off work with voice problems. However, for a minister, it is essential to be able to speak out in public. I am therefore signed off for a further 4 weeks, pending a visit to … Continue reading →

Watching the garden birds has convinced me that sparrows are the bully birds of their world. The nicest birds are the baby siskins – they cling o­nto the feeders for dear life ignoring the screeching and gesticulating of the others. … Continue reading →

TV coverage of the General Assembly has been patchy in recent years, so I was interested to see the programme o­n BBC2 last night fronted by Sheena Macdonald. It set out to introduce viewers to the idea of polarity in … Continue reading →

Great excitement. The new dinghy has arrived. A solid-floored rib. Technically speaking, it is the 10hp outboard that makes it a fast rib. Pity the main boat is not yet in the water. Never mind, the new toy is keeping … Continue reading →

Today sees the start of the Church of Scotland's General Asssembly – always an impressive sight. Proceedings can be followed and even viewed o­nline via http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/webcast/webcastlive.htm (Just click o­n the Go Live link.) It is an historic Assembly because of the … Continue reading →

My car is the subject of a recall notice. Apparently, the engine could suddenly stall and not start again – nasty if o­ne is in the middle of heavy traffic I guess. Or about to go o­n or off a … Continue reading →

This month sees a brace of family birthdays. Reminds me that I have not spoken much lately about the Sixty Things to do in my Sixtieth Year. Actually, it has hit me with full force that this is in fact … Continue reading →