It’ll soon be Joan’s birthday. Joan, my first wife and the mother of our 6 children. They still remember her and photos and memories will pop up on Facebook pages in the next couple of weeks. And a tear or two will be shed. Fond memories. When a close friend loses someone dear to them,... Continue Reading →
Listening to my Life: A Small Piece of Cheese
My main Covid symptom, apart from general weakness, is a complete loss of appetite. I love cheese, but haven’t been able to face any for a couple of weeks. Today I’m lying in bed, feeling a little better, daydreaming about cheese, cheddar cheese. My mind went back some years when a small piece of cheese... Continue Reading →
Compass: A Prayer of Thanks
Anne Lamott tells us that there are basically only 3 prayers: Help, Thanks, Wow This is (mostly) from Christine Rigden. Compass Thankyou Lord for being the firm centre of my world I may dash here and there to listen, hug and comfort, write or pray - But always circle back again to home, and you.... Continue Reading →
Autism – Disability or Difference
(This is a guest blog from my dear friend David Henderson on an important topic which I suspect will interest every reader - I don't believe the 1 in 100 are affected statistic for a moment!) Photo by Simon Migaj on Pexels.com Autism is difficult. It’s difficult to describe, difficult to categorise, difficult to support,... Continue Reading →