Since I began blogging over four years ago, and given some of the significant events taking place in the world since then, Continue reading
Passing on wisdom learned the hard way to the young
There are advantages and disadvantages of getting old but that is not today’s topic. Continue reading
Brexit and national identity – is there a way forward?
Today, one of my Facebook nemesis, John Pavlovich, a US Christian pastor posted: Continue reading
The Kings of Persia in the Bible – Cyrus
Last night I led the eighth of a series of ten on the kings of the Bible, at our church Bible study. Continue reading
Buying truth and making sense of it all
Earlier today, a Facebook friend pointed to a tendency when people share information e.g. on Facebook for them to spread falsehoods if it happens to back up their point of view. Continue reading
The disturbing case of Asia Bibi
I have long been intrigued by the case of Asia Bibi. According to Wikipedia: Continue reading
Trump and the Press – Jim Acosta banned
I have just been going over once again video footage of the exchange between CNN reporter, Jim Acosta and President Trump, Continue reading
Jeff Sessions out
The recent announcement US Attorney General, Jeff Sessions has been fired / resigned (and I don’t truly know which it is, but which I will get to) has come as little surprise to many, Continue reading
Breakfast at the Elms
Today I ate at a new venue, the Elms, on the London Road, in Leigh. Continue reading
Breakfast at the Exchange
Every so often, a small group of old codgers, including yours truly, who have been and still are to some extent active in the community, meet together for breakfast. Continue reading
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