Bless those who will today stand waiting in a cashier's queue: For the great patience and good humour which they need.
A good way to pass a dull hour on the church door this afternoon: by making a first stab at a new set of Common Prayers. All on the theme of queuing. Themes to follow: queuing for medical attention (doctors, hospital, chemist), queuing for tickets (cinema, sports ground), queuing for food (lunchtime sandwich bar), being put in a telephone queue ('Your custom is important to us - please wait...'). Watch this space.