Musings from the Manse
Catch up with Reverend Mark Smith’s seasonal thoughts, comments and wonderings in his “Musings from the Manse” blog.
As the schools finish for their summer holidays, the rain is set for the day and I wonder what to write! Do I reflect on glorious sunshine? Hungry midges? Blue skies? Dramatic clouds? No. I […]
Some of you may have celebrated Pancake Day (technically Shrove Tuesday) as a Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), a chance to overindulge in the rich foods left in the fridge. I hope […]
How are you approaching 2025? Like a Shepherd? Like a Magi? On foot? By camel!? The Shepherds were hopeful as they rushed down the hilly terrain to Bethlehem, yet they were going to […]
As Remembrance passes, how do you react? Are you reliving the Lawrence of Arabia sequence … Christmas approaching ever so slowly through the haze of life, building the anticipation and […]
As we face the usual Summer mish-mash – blazing sun, cold winds, heavy rain – it reminds us to be ready for anything! Those of you who were Scouts or Guides […]
Welcome to 2024 … Anno Domini! After the usual cluster of Bank Holidays, the tail-end of school holidays, and the travel chaos of all other holidays, AD2024 is under way. […]