This is where I write about what I'm thinking and feeling as I'm listening, talking, writing and playing. I'd really like to know what you're thinking too, so read on then get in touch.
The Light Keeper
Sarah stands on the brink, arms open wide as if to let the wind carry her away. She’s come to the high cliffs to be alone, to face the truth about her life, to work out what to do. Her lover is searching, desperate to find her before it is too late. But Sarah doesn’tContinue reading "The Light Keeper"
Cancer and the King
I was asked to talk about these things for Pause for Thought on the Zoe Ball breakfast show on Radio 2 this morning. Not easy. Here it is if you would like to listen. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h9j6xl
Searching for Home
This is the introduction from Searching for Home, a new book of reflections and study notes for Advent which explores the experiences of modern day refugees alongside those of Mary, Joseph and their baby as they were forced to run in the night from soldiers who were coming to kill. It's published by SPCK asContinue reading "Searching for Home"
Remembering
Walking the dog I came across the grave of a young man who had survived all the way through the Great War, only to suffer an absurdly tragic fate on Armistice Day, even as the rest of the world was celebrating the end of the killing and the arrival of peace. Here is his story.
Everything is Extraordinary
Is it though, really? And what does that even mean? I’m not going to lie, it feels really strange to be writing under this title at a time when so much is falling apart. The news from Israel and Palestine is horrifying, the war continues in Ukraine, the government of my own country remains hostileContinue reading "Everything is Extraordinary"
Barry Humphries interview: “I am teasingly on the brink of the bone orchard.”
Barry Humphries died today. Here is an interview with him from 2018 in which he talks frankly and openly about his life.
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