A blog, of sorts
Things wot I keep in my cassock pockets (and why)
Thursday 6th June 2013
As a verger I am fortunate to be blessed with a cassock that has many pockets of great deepness. But an empty pocket is like an empty wallet, so I keep mine well-stocked... A pen: To enhance Dave Walker cartoons (affixed to sundry walls and other surfaces) with the likeness of The Dean. Beta Blo… Read More
Equality in the Church
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Yesterday I surprised myself by listening to the live feed of General Synod debating women in the episcopacy for about two hours. Why was I surprise… Read More
Cairo Diary 2010/11: Index
Tuesday 11th January 2011
Flight to Egypt 25th December 2010 First Impressions and New Friends 26th December 2010 A Late Lunch 27th December 2010 Citadel 28th December 2… Read More
Cairo Diary: Homeward Bound (and a stark realisation)
Monday 10th January 2011
After long goodbyes to those in the residence who were awake, the taxi arrived at 1.30am to convey me (and my caravan of luggage) to the airport. Th… Read More
Cairo Diary: Farewell
Sunday 9th January 2011
Today was my last day in Egypt. Many attempts were made at packing and re-packing. My large suitcase was not sufficient and was complemented by one … Read More
Cairo Diary: Khan el Khalili
Saturday 8th January 2011
After the late night I slept late this morning, getting up not long before Seif departed. Everyone was very sad to see him go – and not surpri… Read More
Cairo Diary: Excitement, Adventure, and Protests
Friday 7th January 2011
Today was quite an adventure, and probably not the sort of thing one does on a package holiday. Seif was secretive about the day’s plans and i… Read More
Cairo Diary: Alexandria
Thursday 6th January 2011
Rising at 6am was difficult, but Mamdouh’s arrival at 7am was necessary if Jennifer and I were to make it to Alexandria with sufficient time t… Read More
Cairo Diary: A Leisurely Day
Wednesday 5th January 2011
The weather today is nice, so a leisurely morning was enjoyed on the balcony with the ever-present sound of traffic punctuating the… no, wait… Read More