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As a teacher I learnt that children were bi-lingual. One language was appropriate and acceptable in the classroom; a different language was used in the playground. Children that had extensive vocabulary, interesting content and controlled tone in the classroom displayed different linguistic skills with their friends in the playground. It’s almost a different language. AContinue reading “It’s A Different Language“

…Conversations at Men’s Shed yesterday about religion… Bill, who’s knowledgeable and open-minded: ‘I believed in the Blue Fairy… …who tells Pinocchio: ‘be a good boy and treat others well’… That’s good enough for me!’ The Blue Fairy’s actual words: ‘Children who love their parents and help them when they are sick and poor, are worthyContinue reading “What God Do I Believe In?“

We’ve been busy in the garden. We’d spent a week preparing – digging out plants to be kept, removing weeds and old roots, treating the fence, adding compost. We’d bought a few new plants on Friday. On Saturday we planted it out. We see this outside our back window every day. After 35 years weContinue reading “Balancing the Past with the Future“

Faithful One so unchangingAgeless One You’re my rock of peaceLord of all I depend on YouI call out to You, again and again… I love the simplicity of this song; it’s a simplicity that I can identify with. Over the last few days many have spoken about Queen Elizabeth’s faithfulness and constancy. Over the yearsContinue reading “Faithful One So Unchanging“

After 3 dry months it’s rained this week! Rachel and I visited the garden centre yesterday; we bought plants that we’ll plant in our damp garden this afternoon… Yesterday King Charles addressed the nation. MPs spoke of the Queen constancy, character… eloquent speeches of affection, respect… Priti Patel’s tribute included: ‘It was so poignant yesterdayContinue reading “A Little Fall Of Rain“

Musing… following the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, I can do no better than quote from the tribute given by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby: Grief & Gratitude: There are mixed emotions following Queen Elizabeth’s death. I’m grateful to have lived my life with her leading our nation: ‘As we grieve together,Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth II – Her Life And Faith“

Well I don’t know why I came here tonightI’ve got the feeling that something ain’t right… Life sometimes seems to be so random. This old Gerry Rafferty song sums it up I remember as a teenager walking home up ‘Pepper Alley’, a steep unlit path. I was alone, in the dark, looking up at theContinue reading “Stuck In The Middle With You”

I was with a group of friends last night. Maddy asked us to see things with perspective… The word ‘Perspective’ includes ‘spect’ meaning observe… as in spectator, spectacles… Per-spective literally means ‘looking forward’… It’s about the way we see things, how they interrelate and fit together… Musing… 4 aspects of ‘Seeing with Perspective’ Respect… LiterallyContinue reading “Seeing with Perspective”

In church on Sunday Esther read from Luke 4. Jesus goes into the synagogue in his home town of Nazareth. He reads aloud from the ancient prophet Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedomContinue reading “Good News For The Poor“

Our church band yesterday was without a drummer… Andy’s on holiday. We had 3 singers 2 guitarists, keyboard and bass player, but no drummer… In bands, in church, in school I’ve played with many drummers… talented 11-year-olds; experienced 70-year-olds… those who think they’re good; those who are good… introverts, happy to sit at the back;Continue reading “Without A Drummer…“