I wrote the first draft of this post last week, in anticipation of having a very busy three weeks. All that has changed. Like most of us, I have had work, community, social, school, and university information events cancelled. And I find myself with unexpected time in an environment where things are changing rapidly. However,…
Be kind
Last week I was waxing lyrical about the arrival of spring, whilst enjoying glorious sunshine and colourful new life. An hour or so after writing that post, it was grey and raining again…..ho hum. But the lightening days and burgeoning growth in gardens and parks continues apace, marvelously unstoppable no matter how grey the skies. …
Choosing Fairtrade hope for Lent
Spring is finally in the air, and with it – hope. Hope for new life, for colour to return to what has been a drab and dank landscape, hope for lighter evenings and warmer weather. Every year at this time, I marvel at the miracle of spring and the vast and complex cosmic spreadsheet that…
Lent ideas – start something
Lent begins today. What are your Lent ideas for 2020? Are you someone who normally gives something up for Lent? If so, let me ask you – WHY? Not to be argumentative or inflammatory in any way, but I’d love you to take a minute to scout around inside of yourself for a clear motivation…