The true story of the Emperor's New Clothes
Published: Tue, 05/05/20
In the Hans Christian Andersen tale an emperor is convinced by con men to pay a lot of money for an new outfit. The Emperor’s new clothes are supposed…
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No New Pains
Published: Wed, 04/29/20
I listened to a podcast this morning while washing up and making porridge. (I must confess I have given up on listening to Radio 4, apart from the…
The Price of Wisdom
Published: Sat, 04/25/20
There are three verses in the Havamal (54 to 56) which advise that you should be middle wise and not over wise. 54 suggests that it is best to know…
Behind the curtain
Published: Wed, 04/22/20
What is true in religious mythology? If discussing mythology, is asking if something is literally true even a valid question? As a preacher in a…
What is in a name?
Published: Sat, 04/18/20
My mother died on the first day of 2020. My sister and I were talking about her at the weekend and we agreed that she had a great sense of timing.
Like a bee trapped behind glass
Published: Tue, 04/14/20
I seem to have some sort of routine developing. Train first thing in the morning. Then write and maybe have a Zoom meeting. In the afternoon give…
A place to let go, reflection on Good Friday
Published: Fri, 04/10/20
I have been e pressing some frustration and even anger at the restricted circumstances we find ourselves in. I have also been reflecting that a ‘time…
What would you die for?
Published: Wed, 04/08/20
One of the members of the Ice and Fire Stav facebook group asked if the Ethical Bind Rune was relevant to the present situation. Here is my answer to…
The reason no one likes me
Published: Tue, 04/07/20
Apparently one of my few talents is making people think and sometimes helping them see the world a little differently. When I preach (I am a Methodist…
How two whisky bottles became a family legend
Published: Sat, 04/04/20
My grandfather,My grandfather, Thomas Bainbridge Willis was born in 1893. He died on Bo ing day when I was si teen aged 82, which was considered quite…