Seeking the cities foundations

If you know me, you know I have a love for Stirling. It was the town (now city) of my birth. There is a certain amount of heritage that I associate with the city. It is also a beautiful part of the world.
It has a mix of urban and rural and is not as big as more cosmopolitan cities like Edinburgh or Glasgow.
I know more about Stirling, therefore I it has a deeper connection in my heart.
I am currently beginning a short evening class on Seeking a city with foundations - an exploration into Urban theology at International Christian College.
What is your vision for your city, town, village or hamlet?
Is it good health, good facilities and amenities or is your vision more about ethics, its people and their spiritual and emotional health?

Another month rushes past

It is about a month since I last wrote here and it has been a roller coaster month. At the end of September we went to the Scottish staff conference, which gave a really good opportunity to see what is going on in the nation.
After that there was a spell of family sickness. One of my friends for 20 years + finally tied the knot to a very nice lady. So I got to see the family togged up in kilts...(with the exception of me)
While at the wedding in Aberdeen the hotel fire alarm was set off at midnight, so I had to wake the kids and check that it was a false alarm ( which it was) However the alarm stayed on for an hour.
Now it is half term and I have 2 kids to appease.
My eldest I think is missing school.....we have sums before breakfast!! The joy and eagerness of learning! I had started a news letter but that has been shelved until the "normal routine commences. Ha what is normal!