If there was an example of “déjà vu” or “here we go again”, Continue reading
Author Archives: John
Child Trafficking – what the media does NOT report
One of the stories that particularly stood out for me in my Facebook newsfeed yesterday was by “The Free Thought Project”, Continue reading
An arresting experience
Earlier this year I had an “arresting experience”. Continue reading
Council Estate – Football rules as a kid
I could not help but smile and resonate when I saw a picture a friend shared recently on his Facebook page: Continue reading
Truth, balance and free speech
One of the “things” I often go on about in my writings is truth. Continue reading
Attitudes toward homelessness
In my daily newsfeed this morning, I came across two articles that brought home to me that the attitudes to some people toward homeless folk are a far cry from what I reckon they should be. Continue reading
The Nunes memo
According to one of the many hits I got when I googled the subject and this from good old impartial BBC: Continue reading
Southend’s drug habit and homelessness
I am now into my fourth year of managing a church homeless night shelter as well us other activities that bring me into contact among homeless people. Continue reading
Trump’s State of the Union Address
Update 06/02/19: I note that a few folk have been checking out this article, written over a year ago, which was to do with LAST YEAR’S State of the Union Address, likely thinking it was this year. Continue reading
Varghese Mathai – evangelist – a personal tribute
I learned a short while ago that my father-in-law, Varghese Mathai, died peacefully, in hospital, in Trivandrum, India. Continue reading