This is all about whether Christians should be tolerant towards each other and to others. Recently I was walking back from town and I bumped into a couple of fellow church members. I unplugged by earbuds and we said “hi” to each other and then a short but interesting conversation started…. Continue reading “Should Christians be tolerant?”
Holding our nerve
Heading rapidly towards early retirement on the strength of taking my pension early and counting the pennies behind the sofa, is a testing time. Together we have to be holding our nerve, as they say. Continue reading “Holding our nerve”
The best and worst of the NHS
This week has been extraordinary in experiencing what could be the best and worst of the NHS. So, getting straight in…..
The worst
As I was discharged from hospital, I was told my prostate operation would be done as a matter of urgency. Continue reading “The best and worst of the NHS”
Escape plan reactions
Word is getting around that I am leaving the Council and there are some interesting escape plan reactions.
I had agreed with my line manager that I would announce my departure at a monthly team meeting. Continue reading “Escape plan reactions”
Guest post – not retiring, more like rewiring
Recently I had the honour of meeting Stephen Marsden while we were visiting Hannah in North Wales. Quickly it seemed we were on the same wave length in a number of different ways, although Stephen is a few steps ahead of me in terms of retirement. Continue reading “Guest post – not retiring, more like rewiring”
Dealing with an empty nest
I had to ask Rachel when we started dealing with our own empty nest. Without any hesitation Rachel told me it was 9th September 2016. That weekend was when BOTH of our girls flew the nest. Perhaps it’s a man thing that I couldn’t remember exactly when it was?
Half full, or half empty?
Half full, or half empty? Quite a few times recently I have been referred to as a “half full” person and I think that’s something I can take as a complement. While being optimistic and hopeful, I believe this has some real tangible benefits which might be worth outlining. Continue reading “Half full, or half empty?”