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Full account of the Autumn Equinox Celebrations at Chalice Well, Glastonbury

Disclaimer It is my pleasure and privilege to share the precious words that are spoken at Chalice Well. I am told that an 'official version', will appear published on their website. When that happens I will let you know. Please note that my version is a transcription. Occasionally, words are missed because of background noise. If anyone has questions about the content, then  use the comments box...

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Preaching from the Heart, Not Notes

Mike HIll is a retired Bishop from the diocese of Bristol  and gave us a talk at this morning's Christian Mens Breakfast in Frome. You can see his blog here.  ............................................................... It's great to be here with you, and I want to talk to you a little bit about something that the old preachers called assurance. And that is something that, to the secular...

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Encouragement from a friend

If you recall, on a previous occasion I talked about what sparked me off to start a new book. It was my Christian friend John. See the entry here.  I rang him this morning. Brian: Following on our conversation on 1st September about the inspiration for writing a diary. If you remember, I just wanted to tell you that the new book is going like an absolute rocket. I almost wonder what universe I'm...

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First attempts in creating book material

You have to tell AI how much contrast you need so that when the print is reproduced, it does not look too wishy-washy. Today was what I call a steep learning curve. We left about quarter past nine this morning in order to achieve a meeting at a certain venue near Westbury, the aim being to meet up with an archaeological group. My aim is to do for people what the Domesday Book did for property. I...

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That early morning feeling + Co-pilot

I am normally an early riser, and this morning was no exception. At certain times of the morning I get light effects; this is the early morning sun shining through the trees and causing a pattern to appear above my fireplace. I do not usually watch BBC One, but today I watched a very interesting and in-depth series of political studies conducted by John Simpson, who as the more senior ones of my...

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The Delights of Frome

Today, off to Frome, where Françoise is having a massage. I need to drive her because her wrist is not yet healed. This town is always a pleasure, especially on a sunny day with the clouds scudding across the blue sky. I went into the town centre and to the Cheese and Grain, which is the main meeting establishment for musical shows and other events, and had a coffee. Prior to that I was fumbling...

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