Category Archives: Observations

Open our eyes, Lord

Open our eyes, Lord

I have to confess I do giggle when I see people contradicting themselves without realising. It seems to happen quite a lot in church. Here, though, I know perfectly well what they really mean, and would often do well to … Continue reading

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Which sort of custard cream are you?

Which sort of custard cream are you?

According to Gio’s exhaustive test of every variety of custard cream, there is quite a lot of variation in the well-known biscuit. There is the “solid but unspectacular” ASDA offering that “holds up to the crash test admirably” but whose dunking … Continue reading

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Vague = fake?

Vague = fake?

What does this cartoon make you think? Is it “Hehe – yes, I don’t see the point of those repetitive, meaningless, emotional worship songs either”? Or “hey, that song feels more genuine to me than anything – don’t knock it”? … Continue reading

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Facebook is like a box of chocolates

Facebook is like a box of chocolates

You never know what you’re going to get! One moment you’re poring over pictures from your best friend’s recent holiday, the next you’re reading insights into the life of a person you met once at a bus stop. It’s all … Continue reading

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In the mood for reversing

In the mood for reversing

We all know the “beep, beep, beep” of a reversing horn. It means either “move out of the way” or “oh pants, it’s too late to put the bin bags out now, isn’t it?”. In recent years this familiar horn … Continue reading

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