The Legacy of Tim Keller
I have recently learned of the passing of a popular Christian mover and shaker, Tim Keller and before I get going I want to express my sadness and condolences to his loved ones.
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I have recently learned of the passing of a popular Christian mover and shaker, Tim Keller and before I get going I want to express my sadness and condolences to his loved ones.
Continue readingSouthend chooses a new leader and administration (2)
So now we know! This is the promised follow up to Part 1 of this mini-series (see here).
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Today I am going to shoot from the hip on an intriguing subject – nothing new in that, you might think!
Continue readingDoes the UK need a united right-wing party?
A few days ago, I watched a 20-minute video titled: “The UK Needs a United Right-Wing Party” and it impressed me so much that I decided to write this blog, giving my own thoughts.
Continue readingThe Coronation of King Charles III (2)
I wrote part 1 of 2 of my “The Coronation of King Charles III” series, a day before the Coronation. On the day of the Event, while I was not glued to the screen, as some were, I watched many of the more significant parts. Today is a bank holiday because of the Coronation, and many are still celebrating, e.g. by street parties.
Continue readingSouthend Local Election Results 2023 (2)
Two days ago, people went to the polls to vote for who to represent them on their council. We now know the results (discussed here). In this second of a two-part reflection, I consider the outcome and reflect on the results for each of Southend’s 17 wards, recognising I know some wards and personalities better than others.
Continue readingThe Coronation of King Charles III
This is a stake in the ground post that might well be followed up once the dust had settled and when inevitably we see further developments, and while there is, as always, all sorts of significant goings on in the world that I am watching and deserve to be reported on, this once in a lifetime event is very significant.
Continue readingSouthend Local Election Results 2023 (1)
The following is a sequel to my “Southend Local Elections 2023 – a personal and a St. Luke’s ward perspective” post of a week ago, looking forward to yesterday’s local elections.
Continue readingWorld Chess Championship 2023
I didn’t realise until we were on holiday last week that the World Chess Championship was taking place and thanks to YouTube and the hilarious chap that hosts Gotham Chess (aka Levy Rozman), I was able to follow the commentary of the later games, including lots of incredible expert and computer analysis of the moves played.
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