“The Balance”

As some of you are aware, I am currently going through boxes of photographs and other memorabilia from way back, and putting them into albums such that the stories will be available for future interested parties! I just recently came across this, Continue reading →

The Chalice … from where?

An advantage, and a frustration, of aging are the memory challenges. The advantage is that one is constantly faced with “teaser” questions about the past. There’s nothing quite like a good game of  “Who did what to whom?” or “Do you remember why we …..? Continue reading →

“Equinoxe, Pt.5”

John-Michel Jarre’s album “Equinoxe” was released in 1978, and made full use of the electronics of that time. Continue reading →

“For Sale: Used Dog – One Owner – Low Mileage”

We are fast approaching Ray’s 7th anniversary with us, and it was inevitable (for me) that I would go back in time and see what I was blogging about in January 2015 … being the first January of this Blog. I came across what follows and decided that, rather than link back to the original Post, I would save you all a step and copy/paste it here. I am still in disbelief that somebody could be that insensitive, naive, or just plain stupid. Continue reading →

“Answer”

Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian treasure, but it recently came to my attention that she is less known on the Europe side of the Atlantic Ocean so … let’s rectify that in a small way. Enjoy! Continue reading →

“The Odessa Chronicles”

“The Odessa Chronicles” is a book of short stories which we know (from feedback) is entertaining for children of all ages. If you are still in touch with the child within you, then it could be just what you need to brighten up those overcast days! Continue reading →

“Whistling Rufus”.

To quote Monty Python .. “and now for something completely different”! I first heard “Whistling Rufus” when I  was around 11 or 12  (mid/late 1950s) and my feet started tapping. They still start tapping whenever I hear it. Continue reading →

“Goodnight”

Quite a while ago now, I posted a link to a Buffy Sainte-Marie song, and not only was it well received (as it should be), but I also received a thank you from her … for loving her songs. She has had a remarkable musical career, and I have been a fan from way back in England in the mid-1960s. Continue reading →