Being photographed thrills some people and horrifies others! a “natural” model is free of self-consciousness, relaxing in front of the lens, and making almost any photographer look brilliant. … More My Best Side- Look, See, Pray
There’s none so blind as those that will not see. So goes the saying. It sounds like it’s from the Bible and, while not a direct quote, it has its roots in the Scriptures, especially Jer 5:21 “Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but … More None so blind …
As I write this, the UK is one week from a General Election. Very shortly, a new (almost certainly, Labour) government will be fluffing its petticoats, trying to look like it knows what it’s doing, despite the majority of cabinet members having no experience of the job. That’s not a party-political statement; it’s true of … More 2 Samuel 5 – Election Special
2 Sam 11:26-12:13a & Ps 51 Back when I was a young, bright thing I bought a pair of flowery ‘dockers’ (Doc Marten boots). Loved ‘em. Wore ‘em loads. I even wore them to an ordination service once. I was in the choir and ‘cos it was a posh do we had to wear robes. I … More “How come I didn’t see that before?”
With clashing of cymbals and banging of drums I am delighted to reveal the cover of a new book, out shortly, featuring Yours Truly. It’s compiled by the lovely Wendy H Jones, author of the bestselling DI Shona McKenzie Mysteries and contains chapters such as: Why Write Children’s Books? Why Write Memoir? Why Write Mystery? … More Who’s in Da House? + New Book!
Have you ever had a ‘continuity error’ in your week? You know: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday [blink], Monday … It happens on a larger scale at the end of the year too. Back-to-school flurry in September, then daughter #2’s birthday, half-term, Bonfire Night [blink], Christmas Eve! When did that happen? Personally, I blame it on … More A Glitch in the Matrix (2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19)
A few weeks ago I went for my second Covid jab at a large vaccination hub. I only vaguely remembered the location from my first time. “No problem”, thinks I, “the sat-nav will know the way.” However, this time I was in a borrowed car with a borrowed sat nav and its maps were out … More Mazes vs Labyrinths (2 Samuel 5:1-10)
Yes, that’s right: ‘sore winner’, not sore loser. Many of us have experienced the terrifying wrath of a four-year-old who can’t cope with losing at snakes and ladders. Some of us will have been that four-year-old, but hopefully most of us grow up and learn to accept that, in every game of winners and losers, … More How not to be a Sore Winner
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 [Click here for another post on this passage] Saul and David – what a contrast. Saul the self-serving, greedy king – David, the man after God’s own heart. Saul, the people’s choice – David, chosen by God. Saul, the sinner – David, the saint. But hang on (sound effect of a needle … More He chose … poorly
Welcome to the first of the Together, Apart posts. These are now replacing the lectionary-based posts that provided resources for church services because, well, Covid-19. You know how it is. An especially warm welcome to all you folks who have joined us in the past week, it’s good to have you with us. Have a … More Together, Apart – Psalm 23
The Reflectionary 