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When I consider how my light is spent: a terrier’s life

by Huguenot Jo | Jan 30, 2022 | Puritanism

Poor old John Milton (1608-1674) was probably only in his late forties when he went blind, having had a tumultuous life up until then. He was a Puritan and a propagandist both for Oliver Cromwell’s Republic and the regicides, using …

The Buddha and a calming colouring book

by Huguenot Jo | Dec 19, 2021 | Book review, Catholicism, Historic Events, Puritanism

A new Buddhist temple has recently opened near our house, and free meditation classes are always on offer. It’s a pleasant way to spend half an hour, and following a guided fantasy led by one of the orange-robed monks is …

Thanksgiving Thursday: starting a New World Order

by Huguenot Jo | Nov 23, 2021 | America, Diaries, Puritanism

Thanksgiving in America celebrates the first arrival of a band of Puritans in the New World in 1620, having survived an arduous sea passage from England in a vessel called The Mayflower. These Pilgrim Fathers had a distinct ambition of …

To be disreputable, disrespectful, disobedient

by Huguenot Jo | Jan 16, 2021 | Book review, Puritanism, The Outcast Woman

Sarah Perry’s latest publication, “Essex Girls: For Profane and Opinionated Women Everywhere”, is a tiny little book based on a Harriet Martineau lecture she gave; it’s an entertaining read for any woman who doesn’t like to shut up. Sarah Perry...

An excellent gift for the Vicar

by Huguenot Jo | Dec 13, 2020 | Puritanism

Bah Humbug is one response to Christmas, exemplified by Dr Seuss’ The Grinch. In 1644 Parliament was peopled with Puritan Grinches, and their declaration cancelling Christmas has now been reproduced on a tea towel. Clearly these were not populists, appealing...