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About John S

I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.

“I Was There” – my musical journey

Posted on January 18, 2015 by John S

  A big thing happened for me today. I finished the first draft of my music book, working title “I Was There – A Musical Journey”. The title reflects how I’ve always been there in spirit if not reality and … Continue reading →

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Art Binge

Posted on January 17, 2015 by John S

Phew! it’s been a busy first week back at work, with a very excellent Nils Lofgren concert thrown in last night. More of that in due course. But I started the new year nice and chilled with a week off. … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 85

Posted on January 15, 2015 by John S

Hammersmith Bridge, 5pm, last week.  

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A beer connoisseur for the night!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by John S

OK, so I have drunk a lot of beer in my time. I know what I like. Fuller’s London Pride (and the mighty ESB), Young’s Special, Wadworth 6X, Ringwood Forty Niner and Old Thumper, Ruddles County, Old Speckled Hen, Shropshire … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 84

Posted on January 9, 2015 by John S

I went to the Sigmar Polke exhibition to the Tate Modern yesterday. Took this shot out of one of the windows on a gloomy, rainy morning. The Millenium Bridge and St Paul’s centre ground. Treated a bit on iPhotos for … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (123) – Premier League half time report

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John S

Just past the halfway point in the Premier League season; time for a few thoughts on what’s gone on so far. Top two predictable, rest pretty crazy. Chelsea and Man City are streets ahead of anyone else. Chelsea, in particular, … Continue reading →

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Rush, rush, rush!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by John S

I’m taking a week’s leave, taking it easy in London, soaking up a bit of art around the place. Today I went back to Tate Britain for another look at the Late Turner exhibition (of which more in another blog … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 83

Posted on January 4, 2015 by John S

On Friday just gone, I went up to have a proper look around the new Kings Cross development. It was impressive, but mostly pretty quiet – no surprise, I guess, on 2 January. What I liked best was the architecture … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 82

Posted on January 2, 2015 by John S

Happy New Year to you all.  Thanks for all your support and comments over 2014. Onward to 2015! We walked to Richmond along the Grand Union Canal and the Thames on New Year’s Day. A rather cloudy and grey day, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (122) – A Hammer at Stamford Bridge

Posted on December 30, 2014 by John S

On Boxing Day, I was invited by my good friend Dave – the Big Man – to Chelsea to see my team, West Ham, to take on the League leaders. I was a little more optimistic than usual – after … Continue reading →

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