Author: sean

I am blessed, truly blessed. I do a job that I really love (among a people that are a joy to be with) in an area that is wonderful.  I know Clacton on Sea isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, there has been a lot of negative press over recent years but, I like Clacton. What […]

In light of recent events, a couple of characters have really stood out for me. Firstly, Ariana Grande.  If I am brutally honest I had not heard of her before the Manchester attacks but, I don’t exactly fit the demographic of this 23 year singer from the USA. Secondly, Donald Trump.  It seems everybody has […]

I write these reflections in the wake of a further attack in London and following the attack in Manchester.  My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by these horrible events. On Friday I visited the theatre to watch Arthur Miller’s incredible play “The Crucible”.  The Crucible holds a bit of a special place […]

This week is rapidly turning into “one of those” weeks.  If I am brutally honest about it, I am beginning to feel a bit stressed at the moment.  So much to do and so little time in which to do it.  My normal, default mode, for times like this is to work longer and harder […]

This weekend I did something I have never done before.  I went to a music festival called, The Big Church Day Out (you can check them out here www.bigchurchdayout.com).  I had a wonderful time, heard some great music and enjoyed good company.  Having never been before, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect.  Thankfully, I […]

I spotted something this morning that really made me think. I was just getting into my car (to go and do the shopping) when a car passed me with it’s boot wide open.  I followed him down the road and could see no large or unusual load, just the boot had been left open. As […]

Have you ever overheard an inappropriate conversation and thought, “shall I challenge it or not?” It happened to me the other day. I was walking through the Church and heard a discussion which included the words “death row”. I was horrified.  Shocked that such a thing could be mentioned especially as the words were said […]

“I have an idea”, or (more likely) “I have no idea!”  Phrases we use and phrases I have been thinking about.  I have been thinking about thinking (sounds a bit Winnie the Poohish).  But, stick with me for a moment, because our thought life, minds and brains are incredible. I typed “human brain” into that […]

Dear friends,  I am living through what I can only describe (in the most flippant manner possible) a painful and traumatic experience at the moment.  I am clearing out my bookcase, I am having a major purge! Now, just in case you don’t know me well and think that is far too flippant, let me […]

If there is one thing I dislike about attending conferences, training events, meetings and so forth it’s the wearing of name badges!   At some conferences the badges are printed and produced at others, you have to write your own.  I am sure I am not the only one who has been tempted to change […]