Humour
Oh Lord, save me from the seven-hour service
I've never understood the appeal of dressing up and sitting in a church, hall or marquee, listening to speeches on special occasions. Luckily, there's a way out
13 June 2021 - 00:00
The other day I overheard the lady who does our laundry talking to her cousin on the phone. Apparently, she was going to an 8am church service that Sunday but, in her words, "I'll make sure to sit by the entrance so that I can duck around 3pm." Huh?..
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