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Yesterday’s news was dominated by COP26 – the ‘crunch climate summit conference’. Leaders of nearly 200 countries, over 25,000 delegates have gathered in Glasgow discussing climate change, fossil fuels, pollution, deforestation… Boris Johnson talked about urgency ‘It’s one minute to midnight on the doomsday clock’. Queen Elizabeth called for world leaders to ‘rise above politics’.Continue reading “Urgent Action Required”

Dippy the 26m Dinosaur has been visiting Norwich cathedral for the last few months: ‘…to inspire people to engage with nature, to think about the great diversity of life that has lived on Earth, and to consider our own footprint on the planet. As the only Cathedral on Dippy’s tour, Dippy’s Norwich visit also aimsContinue reading “Gone But Not Forgotten”

A loser without direction I drifted aimlesslyOn the backside of a place called nowhere forgotten by humanityWhen they talked about potential they did not refer to meFor everyone could clearly see what I was I’d always be Musing on an old gospel song… …And the Anglican prayer book: …We have erred, and strayed from ThyContinue reading “He Saw Not What I Was…”

Yesterday was the Thanksgiving Service for the life of Kath Kirk who died aged 96 in March. Family and friends gathered to remember a lovely, gentle, strong Christian lady. We listened to the story of her life, recalled her character, shared memories… Kath had chosen hymns, prayers, Bible readings… There was a buffet in theContinue reading “The Disposable-Cup Generation”

Yesterday’s news seemed to be dominated by bad news… terrible floods in Cumbria, stabbings in Norwich, young women anxious about their drinks being spiked by unscrupulous men… There were people with financial worries – the rising price of fuel, the anticipated results of this week’s budget on their families and businesses… and continuing worry aboutContinue reading “We All Need A Vivienne”

Last night we went to Norwich to see ‘Looking Good Dead’, the Peter James novel adapted into a stage play. Tom Bryce is a businessmen struggling to save his business. His alcoholic wife can’t stop spending… It starts as an ordinary story. The plot develops… murder, intrigue, mystery and suspense. The predictable becomes unpredictable, theContinue reading “Looking Good Dead”

I’ve just hung the washing out on the line. Usual stuff – jeans, shirts, underwear, socks… I remembered teaching maths lessons on chance and probability… ‘…I have 4 red socks and 2 blue socks in my drawer. I pull out two socks at random. What’s the probability that I will pull out a pair ofContinue reading “Socks on the Washing Line”

Lots of eggs… one basket… an accident… basket falling… broken eggs… tears… I told you so… All your eggs in one basket isn’t wise… My friend Bob had always wanted a juke-box. He bought a 1962 Wurlitzer that he had brought across from the United States. He lovingly refurbished it… His wife reminds him thatContinue reading “All Your Eggs In One Basket?”

It’s tough being a Norwich City supporter at present. We’ve played 9 games and scored 2 goals. Bottom of the Premiership we were thrashed 7-0 by Chelsea on Saturday. Our goal next Saturday against Leeds? To score goals! I remember leadership and management courses… vision statements… short-term, medium-term, long-term goals… review, success criteria. All goodContinue reading “Important Goals”

O Lord, my Rock and my RedeemerGreatest treasure of my longing soulMy God, like You there is no otherTrue delight is found in You aloneYour grace, a well too deep to fathomYour love exceeds the heavens’ reachYour truth, a fount of perfect wisdomMy highest good and my unending need I heard this song for theContinue reading “O Lord My Rock And My Redeemer”