I'm quite curious to see in what way this diary will develop . In reality my diary records are a mixture of shared wisdom, commentary on current issues social and political, observations on life here in Somerset. There is an opportunity for others to participate with their own views if they wish to engage with this platform. In my work I come across very interesting links to articles of...
Today I woke up to what was a bleak landscape within my head - what with our Post Office scandal in the UK and the Israelis doing an impression of Hitler versus the Jews , seemingly without any respite after three months . What is there to look forward to? We have seen wars and disturbances for thousands of years. Apparently human nature considers that it is better to fight physically rather...
An early bird rises I arose at 4:30 this morning after having satisfied my need for sleep. There seems little point in remaining in bed if you do not feel tired. I signed on to Channel 5 and this to be able to watch historical programs and I watched a documentary film about the winter of 1947 and the unrelenting snow that fell for the best part of seven weeks. The floods that came after were of...
Before i start, here is the River Avon in full flood in Bath. Today I went to my normal Sunday service and gathering at the Vineyard Church in Radstock. Normally we go round and do things in the community but today it was decided that we devote our time to prayer for the world and for the community about us. Everyone asked everybody else if they'd had a good Christmas and they all said yes. I...
The Methodist Bacon butty morning We went along to the bacon butty morning which is held every other Saturday at the Methodist Church in Westfield about which I have written a few times. This was my fourth visit and I found the atmosphere as informal and friendly as ever. People are welcome to come irrespective of their belief in religion or attendance at church. It really is inclusive and...
Our good friend from Ireland had sent us some Christmas money for chocolates and wine. We decided to modify the term of reference slightly and go and have a meal which we did today at Paul's kitchen. This is presided over by Paul Hartley about whom we have written on many occasions. He is one of the world's natural hosts and always greets us as long lost friends as I suppose we are in a way. I...
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