ABC

The new Archbishop of Canterbury (ABC) was legally confirmed a few days ago. From an Anglican news site: https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/02/archbishop-of-canterbury-makes-oath-to-king-charles.aspx I pray God’s blessing on The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Sarah Mullally, by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan (as her full title states).

Horbury

A posting on the Facebook led me to this lovely tune by Dykes, which is certainly a Victorian chestnut, but new to me: This was likely the tune played by the men as the Titanic sank, since the American tune would not be familiar to them. Go to the piano. Play it. ‘Tis lovely indeed!

2025 in pictures

Westminster Abbey

I have written before about what a special and profound place is Westminster Abbey. But this past week I was reminded, again and again, of how monumental and yet intensely personal this house of worship can be. On this 2025 visit to London, I attended Holy Eucharist for the Feast of the Translation of St.

London 2025, day five

Scenes from the day: My last day in London was purely a pleasure day for me. That meant church, a nap, shopping, a haircut, and no drama, literally, since I have an early departure Saturday for Heathrow. Friday was the birth anniversary of Herbert Howells (born 1893). I remembered him with gratitude Friday morning at

London 2025, day four

15,404. That’s the final step count for Thursday. And also the most yet of the trip. I began my tourist day at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace to see “The Edwardians” exhibition, including tiaras, tons of artifacts, paintings, and coronation regalia. A walk around the front of the palace and through Green Park brought

London 2025, day three

After so many steps on Tuesday, I had a lie-in on Wednesday. Breakfast was at 730 AM — fashionably late for me! I had some NATS work to do with our region conference on the horizon in two weeks, so I spent some hotel time working in the room Wednesday morning. The day’s agenda then

London 2025, day 2

Tuesday was an away day to Chichester to visit the cathedral, the last of the great and ancient cathedrals I’ve not visited before. But first, Westminster Abbey, where I attended Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist. This is the way the Abbey should be experienced: early in the morning, hushed and peaceful, with a small congregation

Evensong

Another book finished…. Evensong: notes from the choir is indeed a light-hearted guide to chorister, lay clerks, clergy, and music in quires and places where they sing. I have more music to listen to now, as well.

I’d stay

I’m continuing the weekly exercise, intending to keep this up for 52 weeks, as I recount a wee piece of the story of my life. This week’s prompt is from my dear friend Kevin: You’ve travelled extensively for work and relaxation.  Where have you traveled that you would have never returned home if you had the