Brett Gray
@bcgray.bsky.social
Chaplain and theologian with a large misfiring heart and aftermarket parts. Bemused to be a Yankee in Cambridge. Doesn’t like Fascism.
This epigraph from Willy Vlautin’s latest novel brought me to a stop. It’s the truth of my young life.
June 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This epigraph from Willy Vlautin’s latest novel brought me to a stop. It’s the truth of my young life.
What happened in the White House today was a disgrace.
February 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
What happened in the White House today was a disgrace.
It's that time of year, Snowdrops and Aconites braving the Cambridge winter in our college gardens.
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It's that time of year, Snowdrops and Aconites braving the Cambridge winter in our college gardens.
Is this book supposed to be fun, because it’s fun. Poetry blending short-story, dark, and dry, and kind, and witty.
January 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Is this book supposed to be fun, because it’s fun. Poetry blending short-story, dark, and dry, and kind, and witty.
At least he’s charming and attractive.
January 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
At least he’s charming and attractive.
Frosty mornings are walking mornings.
January 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Frosty mornings are walking mornings.
A trip to Barts Hospital for a device check is always a good excuse pausing a moment by this monument. I can’t believe they allowed it to be put up, and I am so glad they did.
December 30, 2024 at 5:04 PM
A trip to Barts Hospital for a device check is always a good excuse pausing a moment by this monument. I can’t believe they allowed it to be put up, and I am so glad they did.
Obligatory gray and misty Boxing Day walk accomplished. Now to snack, read, and watch TV.
December 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Obligatory gray and misty Boxing Day walk accomplished. Now to snack, read, and watch TV.
This year’s Christmas reading.
December 22, 2024 at 2:14 PM
This year’s Christmas reading.
Walking to return books to the University Library before going on leave. It’s a beautiful place I live in, and every stone has a memory for me.
December 18, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Walking to return books to the University Library before going on leave. It’s a beautiful place I live in, and every stone has a memory for me.
British man meets with American felon and adjudicated rapist.
December 8, 2024 at 9:06 AM
British man meets with American felon and adjudicated rapist.
Poorly Drawn Lines for the win.
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Poorly Drawn Lines for the win.
Post a photo of you from a different era
November 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Post a photo of you from a different era
Happy Reformation Day!
October 31, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Happy Reformation Day!
Just finished this beautiful and humane book.
Strong, strong recommend.
Strong, strong recommend.
October 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Just finished this beautiful and humane book.
Strong, strong recommend.
Strong, strong recommend.
For what is at stake, for what might be lost, for the millions of prosaic and beautiful lives lived within the neuralgic borders of my homeland, for the land itself; and for hope even despite the times.
October 26, 2024 at 8:08 AM
For what is at stake, for what might be lost, for the millions of prosaic and beautiful lives lived within the neuralgic borders of my homeland, for the land itself; and for hope even despite the times.
The Megan Rooney exhibition at Kettle’s Yard was stunning.
October 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
The Megan Rooney exhibition at Kettle’s Yard was stunning.
If you see this, quote-post with a beach from your gallery.
September 1, 2024 at 9:34 AM
If you see this, quote-post with a beach from your gallery.
Possibly the last visit to my local nature reserve this holiday. Highlights include a Hobby harassing a Kestrel and a Bittern breaking cover.
August 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Possibly the last visit to my local nature reserve this holiday. Highlights include a Hobby harassing a Kestrel and a Bittern breaking cover.
Setting out along the River Ouse at dawn this morning.
August 15, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Setting out along the River Ouse at dawn this morning.
Going out to scare small children now.
February 14, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Going out to scare small children now.