NRL is back. I’m interested to see if Penrith goes to another gear after the relief of their players dominating State of Origin (and a few international games last weekend). AFL’s battle for 8th position goes on. (Draws count as correct) NRL (last round 6/8; season tally 79/116) Melbourne Newcastle Penrith Cronulla North Queensland Parramatta …
I’ve never featured Kate Rusby’s song Ghost; this is a re-recording which is part of her album 30 Happy Returns, a release which marks her 30 years as a performing artist. Sometimes it feels that a lost loved one is still here, but the moment passes and the reality of their absence resumes.
I’m continuing to wend my way through Wendell Berry’s Jayber Crow. The narrative doesn’t seem displeased by my sporadic visitations. Jayber has inherited the additional tasks of being the town grave-digger and the cleaner of the church in fictional Port William. Since he now cleans the building, he has taken to attending services. The commentary …
This new release from Sandra McCracken and friends (a collective called FAITHFUL, and Trillia Newbell, and Rachael Lampais) me as a spiritual rather than a hymn. It’s not praise by singing about, it’s praise by declaring something about God and encouraging a response. It features on an album called Light In The Canyon. Lyrics Call …
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