Sheila Bridge Blog
I am about to go into pre-ordination 'hibernation' - (that would be 'on holiday' then) - and when I return to the blog it will be with a shiny new dog collar. Meanwhile I'll leave you with this, as near as I can get to something as serious sounding as a manifesto, a kind of explanation... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you find treasure in unexpected places. I've been reading The Great Gatsby for my book group. The opening chapters are full of wealthy people partying in beautiful places. But nothing is as idyllic as it seems. All the characters are desperately clutching for happiness whilst living ugly lives full of darkness: unfaithfulness, domestic violence and drunkenness. I wasn't enjoying... Continue Reading →
I've had more than my fair share of 'oops' moments lately: I reversed into a wooden fence post - little 'oops'! I cycled headlong into the back of a stationary car - big 'oops'! But at least I can say it wasn't me who extinguished the sun. So what shall I confess first? Well, the wooden... Continue Reading →
This is the title of a novel by Maggie O'Farrell. We read it for our book group and discussed it a couple of weeks ago. I highly recommend it for any one out there running book groups. (Or anyone just looking for a good book). The story centres around two couples, Lexie and Innes in the... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week I was taking assemblies in two primary schools. In the first school I was introduced as 'a church visitor' as the teacher obviously didn't know who I was (shame she didn't ask me!) So I began by introducing myself. As I'd been before I asked the children if any of them remembered my... Continue Reading →
Whoopee! We did it. The team of 5 triathlon 'newbies' triumphed on Sunday last in Lichfield. I think this picture captures some of our joy and relief. We had to leave home by about 6.15 to be there in time to register and get our transition areas all set up. Then we began in the pool.... Continue Reading →
I have wrestled my socks into submission. No longer will I allow the contents of my sock drawer to get the better of me! I have culled my clothes. No longer do I have drawers that are full to bursting with stuff I don't wear, don't like or doesn't fit me. FIVE bin bags full... Continue Reading →
In a word: BRILLIANT! In more than one word: 205 miles from Greenwich to the Eiffel Tower, wonderful countryside, quiet low traffic route, fabulous weather, good company. If you are not a keen cyclist, that's probably all you'll want to read of this post! But for the sake of anyone out there in the internet... Continue Reading →
That is POSITIVELY, ABSOLUTELY, the LAST time I EVER make a promise to be publicly cheerful about being ill! I have had to maintain virtual 'radio silence' in order to avoid the indulgence of online moaning. It is now day 15 since I mentioned in a blog post that I had caught a sore throat from... Continue Reading →
In a week when I have felt incredibly weak and wobbly, this poem just expresses perfectly my gratitude to him who 'though he was rich, for my sake, became poor'. It's so good and so appropriate for Maundy Thursday, I won't say anymore - thanks Jules for passing it along. I thank you for becoming... Continue Reading →
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