Time for a difficult post. By that, I mean one that is difficult to write, because I don’t want to and yet, I feel like it needs to happen anyway. It has a purpose, and it’s been inspired by a recent ‘discussion’ I’ve been having about science. Here goes… The author of Theology Archaeology recently […]
Earlier in the year my wife and I reached the 12-year milestone. We met on a hot July day and by the end of that day we were inseparable. Five years on from that day, and seven years ago today, we stood before God and our families, and took our vows, declaring our love for […]
This meerkat has seen and done quite a view things in his life that he’s been quite lucky and privileged to do. I’ve swam with dolphins, climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, snorkeled at The Great Barrier Reef, seen Edinburgh Castle, explored (well, I use the term explore loosely) France, Portugal, Spain and Germany (Berlin is […]
Once in a while we get peace and harmony.
Last night I dreamed of the day I met my wife for the first time. The dream didn’t exactly line up to reality – I don’t recall being hounded by paparazzi or driving around town – but it made me stop to appreciate the woman I married. She renewed me. When we met, I was […]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-36277940 As a father, this story caught my eye. Going on holiday during term time has always been a source of friction between parents and educational authorities, and some of it could be diffused with the application of some basic common sense. 1. Prices in the summer holidays (as an example) are considerably greater than […]
Well, sort of. Yesterday was the first barbecue of 2016, accompanied by gorgeous weather, my daughter’s paddling pool, the garden furniture and a cold beer. The occasion was ripe for meat cooked over the flame – except the bloody thing wouldn’t burn properly! I think the firelighters were too dry – I’m not sure but […]
27 years ago 96 people who went to a football match at Hillsborough never came home. Today, after years of lies, a jury in Warrington, Cheshire concluded that those who died were unlawfully killed through the negligence and errors in police planning and responses (among other factors). The fans were completely exonerated, ruining the Sun’s […]
My daughter is growing up. In less than a couple of months she will be six, which is frankly terrifying – where did that time go? There are times when it feels like she was born yesterday, and that she should still be that little bundle who would fall asleep on daddy’s shoulder. She is […]
Some of you may be aware that I hail from the county of Essex. This little corner of south-east England has a reputation (google Essex girls or TOWIE to see what I mean), but in truth, it’s no different from any part of the UK. It has its rougher areas to be sure, but there […]
When Michael found an old mirror in his late grandfather's study, he never imagined it would reveal a hidden piece of family history. Trapped in a strange realm, and changed by the mirror's properties, Michael must unravel his grandfather's legacy. #Kindle
Wow Joanne, wearing your cruelty on your sleeve now. Does it make you feel good to use your platform to demean others @jk_rowling? Do you derive satisfaction from the hurt you cause, Joanne?
Like 6, most annoying character! Some might say Navi the fairy from Ocarina of Time, I say Fi from Skyward Sword. Fitting that the most annoying Zelda game features the most annoying character!
Right, like 5. Which game character do I feel most like? I am scatty and neurotic, so probably Earthworm Jim!
I saw a social media post the other week, and it got me thinking. Does bigotry go both ways? If we want to get uber-technical, then it’s entirely possible for a black person to hate white people in general terms, or women to hate men, or for members of the LGBT community to resent those […]
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