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An Ending

I go on caring for youthe way a person keepswalking toward a housethat isn’t there anymore.I’m not sure if I’m … More

break-up, ending, friendship, relationships

World Cup 2026: “Segregation by another name”

An event like the World Cup is totemic. Our collective arrangements, exclusions and beliefs about who matters in the world … More

fifa, football, inequality, racism, sports, world cup

Your hands are full of flowers

The church I went to this morning had two trumpeters, a choir, and a cross of gold. Stripped of language, … More

easter, Faith, jesus, resurrection

What makes debt bad?

In January 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the BBC that some now believe “the power of law should be … More

capitalism, debt, dollarisation, freedom, inequality, militarisation, news, political-economy, power, US

Living through 1.5°C degrees

My memories of bonfire night as a child are of being bundled up in a hat, scarf and gloves. I … More

1-5-degrees, climate, climate change, environment, global warming, sustainability

Thoughts on 2025

The best part of this year has been Anna and Joe arriving to the house. There’s a list of Anna-isms … More

2025, reflection

Bus Stop Nativity

Where should we go looking for God? Advent means the “coming” or arrival of God. It’s a season of fasting … More

abuse, advent, bible, comfort, Faith, fasting, God, good-samaritan, institutional failings, jesus, leadership, nativity, power

Growing up

I was hanging out with a three year-old last week. He came into the kitchen to make an announcement. In … More

advent, bell-hooks, Faith, God, incarnation, interruption, jesus, love

Amsterdam to London with Bart

Amsterdam to London with BartBart is 98. His cells are leaving “in droves,”but he’s still signing card numbers to a … More

The Art of Crying

I borrowed a short zine book from Kristin to read on the train the other week. Called “The Art of … More

connection, crying, emotion, tears

10 things I hate about cars

I still associate long car journeys with the excitement of going on holiday as a kid. I remember the fun … More

automotive, cars, motonormativity, transport, travel

Year 3 – cherry tree house

Earlier this year, Lucy sent me ‘Metaphysical Animals’ in the post. It profiles the philosophers Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, Elizabeth … More

book review, relationships

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