Woke
When Richard Pryor started using the N-word in his stand-up act he powerfully turned a hurtful term into a badge of pride. The same with the gay community and the word ‘quee
The Reichest Man in America
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.
Moon River and me and them
It was a cold and inhospitable night.The tides and spirit were not aligned for me to go out and meet friends so I opted to stay and in a do some work.
Ghosts of Christmasses Past
My brothers were in charge of the annual nativity or ‘crib’ at the Sacred Heart, Tunstall. I would go along with them and they would let me help.
The Unbewildered One
any of us don’t feel connected to the world the way other people do. It is as of we are born bewildered. Jesus wasn’t connected to the world either. Bur he understood it. Perhaps ‘Messiah’ can mean ‘The Unbewildered One’.
Health, Wealth and Wisdom
The health insurance business model works on the premise that the insurer will receive more in premium than it pays out in claims. To boost profits you can either raise the price of the premiums or reduce the amount you pay out in claims
Simply having a Christmastime.
Something as natural and epic as a child’s birth. Something as unadorned as a stable. Something as lonely as being far from your home. Something as unexpected as shepherds and royal astrologers. The nativity is exceptional. Yet unassuming.