Lord of the Rings

Grief and hope in mourning Queen Elizabeth II

September 12, 2022September 9, 2022 by Ian Paul

There is no doubt that the death of Queen Elizabeth II, following the longest reign in British history and the second longest anywhere in the world, ever, will be a milestone in the life of the nation. I found myself unexpectedly tearful as I heard the news. I cannot offer any lyrical eulogy as others … Continue Reading

Advent: The story is better when you know how it ends…

November 26, 2015November 25, 2015 by Ian Paul

Last week, like many diehard fans, I finally got to see the latest James Bond film Spectre. As the lights went down and I chomped through the popcorn, I felt myself being drawn into the drama as Daniel Craig once again (for the last time?) did battle with the forces of evil—uncovering the cunning schemes … Continue Reading