Tag Archives: Matthew 11:16-19

Paying the piper

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places and calling to their playmates, ‘We piped to you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ …Yet wisdom … Continue reading →

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Friday, December 9th: Listen …

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rosalind C Hughes

The pied piper leads a merry dance, compelling gaity and painted smiles; canned laughter pops open like beer, frothing over the dancing throng. Weaving through the sombre parade, out of key and out of place, piercing tunes enough to wake … Continue reading →

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