What’s in a name? Why is it so important? What’s the big deal? My first recollection of anything in terms of family and memories is back to when I was about five years old. I don’t remember anything before then. From that time until this whenever I was asked what my name was it would […]
Read More Chris Dryden R.I.P – 1982-2010 – Stop Taking The ChrisDeacon Henry – a stalwart of a church in Derby died today. Death at the best of times is something to take seriously, but this one had a big impact on me. I needed somewhere to express my gratitude to God for his life and here seemed to be the best place. The years in which […]
Read More Goodbye Grandad – Tribute To My PatriarchThis is the last in a three part blog series today reviewing the state of my being as I turn 33. It obviously makes sense then that reviewing a year of three’s and how it’s been all about that number that I do a three part series. Following the look at how life has been […]
Read More The State of DMCD Address – Part ThreeYes indeed, to repeat something that’s been mentioned one or two times today (maybe even three if we want to be technical) it is my birthday. I have a Facebook account and it was pleasant to read those who’d left a comment on there regarding the birthday and seeing the names of those who did […]
Read More The State of DMCD Address – Part OneWhen I read back on some of the things I’ve said in this blog, I recognise that I can run the risk of sounding rather pompous, long-winded, pious and talking out of particular orifice not created for conversation. I really don’t take myself too seriously though, however ‘deep’ or ‘heavy’ some of these posts tend […]
Read More Being DadRight off the bat I have to admit that I’m being a bit naughty with the heading of this post. One thingthe last three months have taught me again and again is that it doesn’t matter how much I believe certain things are permanent and unmoveable, as long as I live there will be no […]
Read More Back For Good (No, Not A Take That Tribute)Today I was thinking about what it is to be blessed. Some people would look at the list of good stuff going for me and think I’m lucky. A loving, loyal and devoted wife, three beautiful, healthy and intelligent girls, a roof over my head, a fair-paying job using the best of my skills, modern […]
Read More With A Sister Like RuthI believe I’ve mentioned the power of story before, but very recent events bring me back to it. In as much as I’ve been a part of a family before – after all I grew up with my brother, sister, mother and father – I’ve never been in this position in a family before, namely […]
Read More Returning to the Power of the StorySo yeah I’ve got the laptop back and it’s not as though there’s a drought of ideas or words to reignite the ol’ blogging quest and stuff. It’s just that at present getting things back in the order is taking a bit longer than expected because of the new context in which this blogging season […]
Read More Readjusting and RenegotiatingQuite a bit to say in the blog at this time, but what I want to start off with is a big thank you to God. On the one hand, I really did miss regular blogging and internet activity and me own laptop. I liked the level of regularity I’d built up over the months […]
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Life With CD 