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…Chatting with Steve… Steve’s a ‘Reablement Support Worker’ – visiting folks in their homes after they’ve come out of hospital… making sure they’re OK – taking their medication, looking after themselves, recovering well. Each shift is stressful – perhaps 12 visits, half an hour each; Steve’s got to be on top form – not makingContinue reading “Six Honest Serving Men“

The Marsh Family’s musical reflections on the news is always inciteful and usually makes me smile. Their most recent song Zan, Zendegi, Azadi (Women. Life. Freedom) is serious and pointed, reflecting on Mahsa Amini’s story. On 16 September 2022, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died in a hospital in Tehran, Iran. Arrested for notContinue reading “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi“

For a number of months Rachel and I have enjoyed a Sunday afternoon walk along the Lowestoft sea front… talking about the world, our church, our friends and family… For a number of years I’ve enjoyed an early Saturday morning walk along the Lowestoft sea front… Alone reflecting, musing, praying… I enjoy the changing seasonsContinue reading “The Sun Always Rises…“

Weekend news… …The UK Chief Veterinary Officer wrote to us following a local outbreak of Avian Influenza: Dear Resident… If you keep poultry such as chickens, ducks or geese… even if you only keep them as pets, we need you to take action. Register your birds… Report any illness or death in your birds… MakeContinue reading “Making Wise Decisions… Taking Action“

When the rain is blowing in your faceAnd the whole world is on your caseI could offer you a warm embraceTo make you feel my love When the evening shadows and the stars appearAnd there is no one there to dry your tearsI could hold you for a million yearsTo make you feel my loveContinue reading “Make You Feel My Love“

I was chatting with my friend John yesterday when his phone started ringing; the ringtone was  ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ – from Jungle Book… King Louie wishes he was like Mowgli: Now I’m the king of the swingersOh, the jungle VIPI’ve reached the top and had to stopAnd that’s what’s botherin’ meI wanna beContinue reading “King Louie, Crabs and Doctor Who“

This morning I read John 15 – the chapter where Jesus says ‘I am the good shepherd’… When I started teaching there were two possible career paths for me. My emphasis could be on the academic – teaching and learning, the school curriculum, exams… Alternatively I could concern myself more with the pastoral side ofContinue reading “The Pallium“

https://www.facebook.com/thebandbyoungtheatre/videos/694262078382288 Last night we saw a local youth theatre performing ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ – an excellent production. In ‘Somewhere that’s green’, Audrey, a poor girl with an abusive boyfriend, working in a rundown shop, dreams of being happily married… I’m his December BrideHe’s Father, he Knows BestOur kids watch Howdy DoodyAs the sun setsContinue reading “Somewhere That’s Green“

Halloween – Here… Yesterday I helped Ferne prepare for this morning’s ‘Pumpkin Heroes’ event at our church. On my way home I passed this house – preparing for Halloween, next Monday! Some enjoy it: ‘It’s an excuse to dress up and have a party.’ ‘I enjoy the scary films.’ ‘It’s just good fun!’ Some object:Continue reading “Halloween Musings…“

The new Lowestoft bridge is finally taking shape. This third crossing, across Lake Lothing, was discussed many years ago. Local people have been campaigning for it for decades. Plans were first approved in 2015 and construction on the Gull Wing bridge began in 2021. Earlier this year this 380-tonne bridge section arrived from Belgium; lastContinue reading “It All Takes Time“