"Christianity is a faith based around the central tenets of forgiveness and loving thine enemies. Killing is strictly prohibited in the faith." I think this ignores the way 'Christians… (View Post)

Thanks. But you won't believe that 2024 has had another minor kick in the teeth. We've had our son's best friend, and his best friend's sister, around for a playdate this afternoo… (View Post)

An old 'Soviet' joke my dad would tell me as a kid: A commissar visits a small household plot. "Comrade!" He asks the owner, "what would you do if you had two houses?" &… (View Post)

I'll be a mere two years ahead. I'm aiming to do a few Olympic-distance triathlons, so you're never too old" (View Post)

Thanks to you and everyone else. 2024's been slightly worse than that; our son was rushed into intensive care over Easter. As many ten-year olds do though, he bounced back brilliantly. Horrid to… (View Post)