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It would be fair to describe the year-and-a-bit since March 2020 as having been “different”, wouldn’t it? Lots of us have experienced loss of loved ones, loss of income and perhaps jobs. All have experienced periods of lockdown; periods without ‘non-essential’ shops; and continuous and extensive disruption to our ‘normal’ s […]

When the Shakespeare theatre, the Globe, was re-established about 20 years ago, I saw a production of Hamlet there with Mark Rylance in the lead role. It was a matinee but even so, the theatre was packed. On this occasion, I was lucky enough to have a seat but unlucky enough that the seat had no back. As the audience gathered, I nervousl […]

When I wander, don’t tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet. Or maybe I just need to stretch my legs.

When I call for my mother (even though I’m ninety!) don’t tell me she has died. Reassure me, cuddle me, ask me about her. It may be that I am looking for the securit […]

The breadth of prayer

10 questions about spiritual preferences in prayer – there are no right or wrong answers.

Do you prefer silent prayer or spoken?On your own or together with others?Said or sung?From a book or make up your own?Sitting, kneeling or standing?With or without actions?Is your ‘holy place’ inside or outside?Whi […]

Isn’t it frustrating when you can’t find something you know is around. Keys and glasses are my familiar lost companions. I hunt for them for hours and yet can’t seem to see them. And then suddenly I come across them in a place I am sure I’ve looked before. I see but do not find! And sometimes I see but do not see! And vice versa […]