29 August 2005
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This afternoon I’ve put a bit of time into exploring the Fostex MR-8 multitrack recorder I’ve been borrowing from a friend. I’ve played with this unit in the past but had become a little frustrated; by the time I’d gone … Continue reading
26 August 2005
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Steve Lawson shares some thoughts on the storm following recent controversial comments by American preacher Pat Robertson (in turn, culled from somewhere else – I love the intermeshed meme of the blogosphere!). I have to concur with that and join … Continue reading
23 August 2005
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I’ve got a soft spot for maps; I love them, I’m fascinated by them and I’m happy to pore over them to understand a place I’m due to visit or pass through. That’s why, on our Camino de Santiago expedition … Continue reading
20 August 2005
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After a slow and faltering start, with many plants being eaten by slugs or seeming to stop growing, we’ve finally been enjoying our Ipomea (morning glory) over the past month. Initially we were excited just to get one or two … Continue reading
20 August 2005
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Below is a challenging poem by John Frye. I’m leading worship tomorrow morning at church and the themes of my chosen songs include passion and fire, so this resonates with me: I climbed into the lap of God.Leaning against him,I … Continue reading
17 August 2005
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Every now and then something happens in the world and it seems that all the blogs I read catch onto it. The last one was the 7 July bomb attacks in London; today’s news is that Brother Roger, founder and … Continue reading
16 August 2005
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I’ve finally got round to posting up my report on the most recent Deep to Deep gathering for Christian bassists, which took place in July 2005. Why the long delay? It’s because I’ve been waiting to confirm a date for … Continue reading
11 August 2005
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Brodie was writing about failure this morning, particularly in the context of thinking about Christianity. As someone who feels strongly driven to strive for excellence, this connection to failure is an important thing to remind myself of. When I get … Continue reading
8 August 2005
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The weather has been good today so Jane and I seized the opportunity to do some tidying up in the garden. We finally got round to trimming our Philadelphus in the hope that it will still have time to put … Continue reading
8 August 2005
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The BBC’s tribute page for the victims of the July 7 bomb attacks caught my eye this morning. Most have pictures and testimonies from family and friends; while it’s obvious that the obituaries dwell on strengths rather than failings, it … Continue reading