Another year – piano house

When we moved last year, we were working with an assumption that we’d live at piano house for at least … More

Thoughts on 2020

This is my fifth (!) end of year post. As is now customary, this year has once again included a … More

‘Blessed are the peacemakers‘ When I think of peace, I think of white doves, olive branches and conscientious objectors. Peace … More

This week I received news which means I am likely to be moving up north to Sheffield from September. This … More

I stand outside the barred church doors/ hammering with my fists/ while around me/ the world dies.

Optimism reflects a hopefulness and confidence for the future- the idea that good will always prevail over evil.