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Karen Jardine, Monday 19th October 2026

Our hearts break for all sorts of reasons.

The old tree in Sherwood has gone, but one of its descendants is growing here...

She asked them what made the most money. It was metal.

You are loved and surrounded by an army of people who will protect you and keep you safe.

There’s something precious about that idea that worship is not a spectator sport...

“Quick!” he says, “Gather up your stuff, we have to get out!”

The people are dancing like no one is watching and singing like no one is listening.

We tell ourselves we’ll enjoy it later.

“You are number 39 in the queue!”

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