So with the world ending for the last few days, this is what you've missed that I haven't.
Mewithoutyou played at the Water Rats last night. The Water Rats is now my new favourite gig venue, being tiny like the Cardiff barfly, but with the ability to see the stage. Also, my faith is now restored in support bands, with two who were actually good playing first and second (not that for the life of me I can remember what either of them were called). Also, and most importantly, Mewithoutyou were phenomenally good, and cheerful and wonderful. That was some good rock music.
Today, I bought Youth Work for the first time in ages (that'll be my pride and arrogance thinking I don't need to read it then). After reading the article on the professionalisation of youth work and ministry by the one of the guys who works at Oasis, I am Jack's seething bile duct. I have to disagree with it, vastly, overwhelmingly. In fairness, it was in response to an article last month that I think I'd agree with much much more, so you can't blame Youth Work magazine. I'd love to write lots about the youth work / ministry divide, but I don't think I can define ministry all that well and I'm not sure I'd add anything to any debate. So I won't maybe.
Today also, I went to the Science Museum with Rachel. We forgot it was half-term though and it's amazing how many small children where there. Seriously, do parents think their two year old will benefit from the Science Museum? Also, why were there no huge long queues for the Victoria and Albert museum? Is science cool and kid friendly and history some how not? (I'm just bitter that some seven year old looked like he knew more about the moon landing than me.)
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With science, kids can see cool stuff happening even though they may not understand it all. With history, they may actually have to understand it. Or something.