A Few Changes

I’ve asked before and I’ll ask again… Why do you come here?  What brings you to my blog and when you get here what do you like about it?  What kinds of things do you find helpful?  Is anything missing? You may notice if you venture beyond the front page of this site that the Read More …

BBC Cuba Archive

I noticed on the BBC homepage they were highlighting their archieve material on Cuba.  The URC Synod of Scotland (my employers) have a link with the Reformed Church in Cuba and I’m hoping to visit there this year with a group of young adults.  Looks like some really interesting stuff.  Worth a look.

Don’t Look Back In Anger

So, it’s 2009 already.  How was 2008 for you? For me it was pretty good.  Not in a lots of huge and significant things happened kind of way but lots of little good things came along. Work Stuff We have a Children and Youth Committee with more young people than adults on it. Scottish Youth Read More …

Happy New Year

Every blessing for you and yours in 2009. Thanks for reading and contributing to my blog and to my life in 2008.  I really do value all of your thoughts, pointers and opinions.  I hope you’ll keep popping buy from time to time in 2009.

Pure Xscape-ism

Today was Ewan’s 6th birthday so to celebrate a group of intrepid explorers set off for the frozen wastelands of Braehead to sledge the North Face of the Xscape snowdome then battle some outlaws in space.  I had a brilliant day.  I think the kids enjoyed it too!

A very nice surprise

My Christmas letter to Santa always has much more hope than expectation.  I start at a Aston Martin DB9 and work down.  Always have, always will.  In reality I’m much happier giving than getting.  I have all I need and I love to see the boys and Avril opening their gifts.  That’s much more fun. Read More …

Merry Christmas!

The song of the angels to raise your sights, The smell of the shepherds to keep you well earthed, The journeying of the Magi to keep you on your pilgrim way, And fresh-born Christ-life to amaze you always. (URC Christmas Card 2008) Merry Christmas to you all.  Remember, give your presence this Christmas.