Monthly Archives: February 2014

Birthday Blessings

Well very unusually for me, but like last year, I am away from home and family on my birthday. Last February I was in Belgium for our Community’s European Gathering and enjoyed a lovely weekend in Spa before driving on … Continue reading

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Thoughts on a Train Journey: Bus Chat, A Two Nation State, Floating Voters and What the Floods Reveal, Conceal and Deflect Attention Away From

I am on the early train from Whitby on the Yorkshire coast, through the delightful Esk Valley, which cuts its way through the North Yorkshire Moors and brings me to Middlesbrough. Trying to cut down on CO2 emissions, save money … Continue reading

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Reflections from a Convent

I’m back again at St. Oswald’s, Whitby, not on retreat but here for ten days to do some writing.   I love the place and the Sisters here. Self-catering in a little cottage in the grounds overlooking the Esk Valley, cut … Continue reading

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