Did your teachers leave them kids alone? Mine didn’t. Continue reading →

I mentioned that I was coming to England for a visit. The reunion was on. Continue reading →

On Monday I will be visiting the town of my childhood for the first time in over 20 years. I wonder if it has changed at all? I wonder if I have? Sidcup The name is thought to be derived … Continue reading →

Dear Mr Ferguson, I am very happy that the reds are back on top of the table despite the recent poor run of form. I am also delighted that we are in the semis of The Champions League.  The League … Continue reading →

I used to keep one note and one coin from every country I visited. Continue reading →

Our party was on the front page of every national newspaper. Continue reading →

Roger Ebert has written a powerful, meandering essay about shame. He inspired me to add my own. Continue reading →

I was delighted to find that someone had left me the full lyrics for Judas and Mary I love strangers! They are my favourite people. So kind. It made my morning. The hymn sheet story was also a good excuse … Continue reading →

Said Judas to Mary, “O what will you do with your ointment so rich and so rare?” Continue reading →