Writing
English Language
You’ve just got to love the random nature of the English language. This was sent by a friend, and has been posted here for future reference: We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,Yet the plural of moose should never be…
250 miles, 16 days, 1 great cause…
Simon is a founding member of my Youth Group, and soon to me joining me (along with his new Fiance) as a Youth Leader. Last year his mum, Sally, was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and after surgery was ruled out she received two unsuccessful courses of chemotherapy. Sadly, during MK Camp 2006 in Folkestone, Sally died in Willen Hospice. Simon…
Dinner Party
Just seen this post from Marko where he’s writing about an imaginary dinner party that you can invite anyone along to (alive or dead). He’s following someone else’s lead, but goes on to add a couple more rules. In particular, I draw your attention to: “Jesus doesn’t count. It’s a dinner party. Therefore, 2 or more are gathered. Therefore, Jesus…
Favourite Photos
One of the many things I’ve missed doing during this busy year has been taking photographs. I’m not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s something I enjoy doing and sharing with others. My best pictures usually make it into my Flickr account eventually.Below, in no particular order, are my favourite pictures from the last few months:
How (Not) To Babysit
Please note: this was all done in fun, Ruby was a willing participant throughout, and I was being overseen by three responsible adults (including Ruby’s Mum).You can see more of our family fun from the weekend over at Flickr, including: Ruby’s brother Harvey Beaker the rabbit Photos by Ruby a new friend a simple tribute to Granddad Pickle
“cafediem”
From Urban Dictionary: cafediem Word of the day…Definition: To caffeinate the day Usage:“To ask someone if they want a coffee, say “cafediem?“
Local News – Argh
This kind of thing is why I hate local “news”. Don’t even get me started on “local news” on Commercial Radio Stations.
Kottke on Productivity on Twitter via Kottke.org
“Getting stuff done always feels so satisfying. Why can’t I ever remember that when I have things to do?” – Jason Kottke
Custard Church
At Uni on Tuesday we were discussing Pete Ward‘s book ‘Liquid Church‘ and critiquing the premise it contains: “a vision for how the church can embrace the liquid nature of culture rather than just scrambling to keep afloat while sailing over it. Pete Ward presents his vision of a Liquid Church that addresses the needs of the isolated consumer-Christian by…