Everyone the Same

About two weeks ago, I read a simple plea that brought a wry smile to my lips.  It said simply, […]

Reconsidering Normal

As I write, the sky is blue and has been for some days.  Many of the trees are in blossom […]

The Virus and the King

Coronavirus is here, and life will never be the same again.  In reflecting on the current situation and remembering back […]

Appreciating Music

Some of you will know that I am a bit of a musician.  I say “a bit” because I have […]

Cultivating Community

Last month, I had the privilege of being asked to bring my voice and my guitar to be part of […]

Reconciling the Irreconcilable

Well, this is it.  This month is the one which, if you believe the Government and if the Government is […]

A Tale of Two Fishes

Bob and Finn were two goldfish, sharing the sparsely-furnished space the pet shop owner described as the “ideal starter tank”.  […]

New Beginnings

Once before in one of my articles for the village magazines, I made reference to the fact that it is […]

The Tyranny of the Urgent

There are different ways of relating to the telephone.  Some people always rush to answer.  Some have a look at […]

On Violence

It will be old news by the time you read this, but as I write, the world is coming to […]