“Every day, we change the world, but to change the world in a way that means anything, that takes more time than most people have…”
Category: Writing
Death by a Thousand Photos
Some reflections on photography, technology and the morbid irony in our craving to make things ‘unmissable.’
The Winery Dogs – Hot Streak
Hot Streak is an apt title for The Winery Dogs’ second album. They are on a roll!
The Fox and the Fleas
How does a fox rid itself of fleas? An illustration of the cross.
Nigel Allcoat: The Divine Substitute?
A judge pronounces a sentence and then steps down from the bench and pays the very fine he has just handed out. A common metaphor for the gospel, brought to life this week in the story of Magistrate Nigel Allcoat. But before you rush to squeeze it into your Sunday sermon, here are two thoughts…
Who’s Afraid of Judging Books by Their Covers?
I did something stupid. And on the off chance it may make you feel better about yourself, I thought I would share it. So apropos of nothing… here goes:
Chocolate, Cherry and Almond Sourdough
If you fancy baking something a little different for Sourdough September, why not try my chocolate, cherry and almond sourdough!
The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber
A review of Michel Faber’s latest novel, about an English Pastor sent to a distant planet to teach the inhabitants about Christianity.
‘Chinese’ Cinnamon Buns
Chinese cinnamon buns… a recipe for revenge!
On Translation and Trojan Horses
Previously I argued that jargon words operate like suitcases. But the nature of a carrying device is that it can be used for transporting bad things as well as good (hence regular looking suitcases get destroyed in train stations all the time, for fear that they may contain bombs!)
Liam Thatcher 