My Somerset Life

Address given on Easter Sunday 5th April 2026, by John McSweeney  at Withyditch Chapel, Somerset Summary The address emphasises the significance of the Lord Jesus' use of "I" and "me" in the gospels, highlighting His...

No, it's not quite what you're thinking. In psychology the term became widely known through Sigmund Freud, who used it more broadly. For Freud, libido was not only sexual desire but a basic life energy that drives...

While visiting Chard, I attended Community Showcase Day, where I spoke with a man who had spent many years in business and who had considerable experience interviewing people. He was also involved in a choral group....

Are we at the start of World War 3?  -this may bring some sort of sanity Subject: I found this on the internet. The real weapon we’ve always had. Transmutation. Not fighting darkness with more darkness. Not waiting for...

For some reason I set out to have breakfast at Wetherspoons — and for equally good reasons, I did not. Over the past few days I have been watching some thoughtful YouTube videos about the gradual degradation of our...

I have just returned from Torquay, part of the larger conurbation known as Torbay — several towns pressed together along the curve of the bay, sharing a coastline but retaining their own distinct characters. We stayed...

I watch hundreds of videos over the course of a week, probably far more than is healthy, but this one really gave me a source for hope in enabling me to see things in perspective with the dreaded backdrop of the...

Today I decided to attend the 10:30 am service at the Methodist church in Peasedown St John. Unlike the Church of England, Methodist ministers work within a circuit, meaning they rotate between different churches...