... in 1969, The Beatles gave their last public performance. https://youtu.be/NCtzkaL2t_Y I recall when growing up, you were either a Beatles or a Stones fan. A young and shallow teen, I picked the Beatles, for Mick Jagger just didn't do it for me. Now with my love of the blues, I can see it really... Continue Reading →
2018 – a reading review
In a year when I read the fewest books since I started to keep records, the highlights were 12 books I rated four star and 3 which received that rarely awarded fifth star. They were a good mix ... four were non-fiction three were based in Africa three others were autobiographical two dealt with medical... Continue Reading →
Forties frolics
Himself & I attend more than one of two military related events over the course of the year and something I've noticed is the increasing number of people attending these events dressed in forties everyday clothing. From the numbers of 40s events now in the calender, it's clearly a growing area of interest in the... Continue Reading →
10 Films that had an impact on you …
I love films, not as much as I love reading, but for a while, it was a serious rival. There's plenty of favourites - films I'd watch again and again - but then there's those which had an impact. Sophie's Choice - the film a friend took me to see when my daughter was just... Continue Reading →
#IWSG: Questions about your writing
The Insecure Writers Support Group is a marvellous group set up by Alex Cavanagh. On the first Wednesday of every month, members post thoughts, fears or words of encouragement for fellow writers. The link above takes you to details about the group and how to join. You'll also find a list of bloggers signed up... Continue Reading →