Still Dancing
April 7, 2026
‘Since God invited me into this ‘dance’ I have always felt safe in His strong hands; He is the choreographer, the composer, the artistic director and the lead. I just need to follow.’ … More Still Dancing
Creating Noise or Inspiring Change?
March 12, 2026
‘If you have more than you need, it no longer belongs only to you. Your responsibility is to lift up those who are still beneath you.’ A fictional speech that gets under your skin. … More Creating Noise or Inspiring Change?
Gravity Doesn’t Care
March 4, 2026
‘You may hate gravity, but gravity doesn’t care – Clayton M Christensen (1952–2020; US academic)
… My latest mishap happened when I blew my nose. Honestly, you couldn’t make it up… Maybe gravity is just extra strong down here or perhaps my resistance to it is low. … More Gravity Doesn’t Care
Progressive or regressive?
February 20, 2026
‘And he who is not sufficiently courageous to defend his soul — don’t let him be proud of his ‘progressive’ views, and don’t let him boast that he is an academician or a people’s artist, a distinguished figure or a general. Let him say to himself: I am a part of the herd and a … More Progressive or regressive?
So Far, So Good
February 11, 2026
…in spite of having been on a two week holiday, I think I’ve written more in the last five weeks than (certainly) the five weeks at the end of 2025.
This is excellent news for me as I had resolved to raise my writing game this year and increase my output. So far, so good. … More So Far, So Good
Holiday reads
January 28, 2026
One of the best things about a holiday is the free pass it gives to enjoy more than the usual amount of reading time without the pressure of clock-watching. … More Holiday reads
Summer Holiday in January
January 10, 2026
Regardless of what’s happening in the shallows or on the sand, those waves keep on coming. They’re regular and they’re relentless. There is no ‘off’ switch… this morning as I observed all this, I contemplated how life is much the same. Some people throw themselves into everything it brings; others hover on the edges unwilling to commit to being ‘all in’. … More Summer Holiday in January
Seasonal Traditions (it’s nearly Christmas)
December 17, 2025
‘Traditions serves as an avenue for creating lasting memories for our families and friends.’ Which family traditions will you enjoy this Christmas? … More Seasonal Traditions (it’s nearly Christmas)
Conveying Light into a Dark World
December 4, 2025
‘…the light that darkness cannot handle’ John 1:5 (contemporary interpretation) It’s said that writers paint pictures with their words. So then, it must be true that painters give us poetry and prose with their colours. Oils, watercolours, pastels, chalk, charcoal etc – all the mediums within the reach of artists work themselves out on canvas … More Conveying Light into a Dark World
Anniversary celebrations
November 26, 2025
‘Who,’ you may be asking, ‘gets married in the UK in November?’
That, I have to own, would be us back in 1987. It was cold and it was gloomy but we didn’t care. … More Anniversary celebrations
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