Families say they are driven insane by the noise of an ice cream truck that is said to be so loud “it gets to the soul”. People in an area south of Liverpool say the jingle manages to wake up their sleeping children or disrupt bedtime because the kids are fighting over ice cream. Frustrated … Read more
About today Readings Genesis 49: 29-33; 50: 15-26. In your need turn to the Lord and you will live – Ps 104 (105): 1-4, 6-7. Matthew 10: 24-38. May I pick up my cross and follow you Why did you give me this cross to carry? It’s too heavy, too heavy, too awkward among all … Read more
This is especially true in New England. Not that they make bets on which of the fresh fish will burst into tears first, like “barrel your nose!” in Shawshank. But there is still a process that must be worked through to earn respect in Foxboro. Patriots newbies must wear pads. Get your hair shaved like … Read more
My younger daughter is doing her A-levels this summer. Not only will she finally be leaving school (she wasn’t a fan), but she also has a place at university far from home. It will stay in the same province, but a total of seven hours by car and ferry. Her sister, on the other hand, … Read more