Posted in blog on 31 December, 2007 | 2 Comments »
photo by Chester Higgins, New York Times
Colour, it seems. On the new New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square.
This is the hundredth anniversary of the ball of light that is dropped at midnight in Times Square in New York. Although nothing in all the world could induce me to stand in Times Square [...]
Posted in photos on 29 December, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Chirps and flutters all around. So much more tempting than thinking about Herod.
Posted in recipies on 28 December, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The house smells of gingerbread. The cat is purring. Today was the perfect balancing point of being still-ill enough not to be working, but well enough to enjoy not-working. Off to read theology, then watch silly films.
recipe below
Posted in worship on 27 December, 2007 | 5 Comments »
No one came to the Eucharist tonight, which meant that I had time to realise that it is Christmas. The head-cold is beginning to lift. Home communicants stand a chance of seeing me soon. My favourite Christmas CD is playing for the first time this season. Who knows, maybe I shall [...]
Posted in blog on 24 December, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Posted in church on 24 December, 2007 | 4 Comments »
The church is almost ready. The sermon will be an occasion for fervent prayer. But I am regretting that I didn’t seek sponsorship for the season:
This Christmas, brought to you by LemSips and other major pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
Cough, splutter, hack.
Posted in church, liturgy on 23 December, 2007 | 11 Comments »
Since I’m sure you all have so much time to spare right now, I have a real question for you to play with in comments. And it is this:
How important is the crib/ crèche to you in worship and why?
And a subset of questions for those who can be bothered: does it matter to [...]
Posted in church on 23 December, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Things I learned on Radio 4 today:
the angels and archangels can’t sing gloria till the pins on their wings are checked.
the wise men brought Frankenstein, Gold, and myrrh
there wouldn’t be Christmas without Jesus, because Jesus is magical and a very special king.
Posted in Advent on 22 December, 2007 | No Comments »
I have struggled to find enthusiasm for Christmas this year. There have been little things in the way: I’ve been ill more times in the past month than in the past two years previous. Nothing serious. Just one little annoyance after another. I have therefore been constantly behind, aware of [...]
Posted in blog on 20 December, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ve added song words to yesterday’s post.
OK — pay attention now– I’ve just learned that she’s only 20.
Quite remarkable.
