There is nothing as hard as writing

I’m a writer. I write books. I write for newspapers. I write for the web. I’m a writer. I am – honestly.

Just look in my loft. There are boxes packed with all the pages I have written. Continue reading “There is nothing as hard as writing” →

The days are getting shorter – hooray for the summer solstice

You know that feeling of relief around 21 December, when from now on, the evenings are going to get lighter? Today I have a similar feeling as the nights start to draw in. Continue reading “The days are getting shorter – hooray for the summer solstice” →

“Spirituality is when the inside of things is bigger than the outside” – Richard Rohr.

I came across that quote while I was taking a look at the new website of St Saviour’s, Bridge of Allan where my brother is rector. Continue reading ““Spirituality” slows down blogging” →

I get heartily sick of the challenge of raising a family being characterised in terms of work-life balance.

There is no solitude like that of being at home alone

It is deeper than the prayer of monastery or retreat

Softer than the quietude of chapels and libraries Continue reading “No solitude like home” →