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 →

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Had a fine time retracing the adventures of my youth on Blogabond Click map for gory details.

The Guardian has an article about new government guidelines for teaching creationism in religious education (RE) classes. Schools will also be required to teach the creation myths of all the major religions and will be required to compare and contrast … Continue reading →

The Church of England was like the kindly old man who lived down the road. Continue reading →

My best, most vivid memories of school comes from the second and third year of secondary school (that’s 7th & 8th grade to all you mercans). That’s the period when I got into the most trouble, had my biggest triumphs, … Continue reading →

Dylan starts middle school tomorrow. I remember it like it was just yesterday. Mrs Stevenson in her wizarding robes marching us down to the Junior Assembly Hall sounding exactly like Professor McGonagall – she might even have been scottish. Such … Continue reading →