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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.

The Scotland Referendum – are we family?

Posted on September 14, 2014 by John S

This Thursday, 18 September 2014, the Scottish people (or, more precisely, the people registered to vote in Scotland) have the chance, in a referendum, to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom. While most polls have the “No” vote in … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (119) – Quins 0 Saracens 39 – what’s happening?

Posted on September 13, 2014 by John S

First home game of the new rugby Premier League season last night. A tough one against Saracens, winners of the league last year in regular time, although they lost in the play-off final to Northampton. Got there 15 minutes into … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 67

Posted on September 10, 2014 by John S

The City from the Tate Modern. Two Saturdays ago, when we saw the Malevich exhibition. First up the Cheese Grater and Walkie Talkie. The Gherkin is obscured from this angle by the Cheese Grater. Love how all these tall buildings … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (54) “Royal Blood” by Royal Blood

Posted on September 9, 2014 by John S

Royal Blood are a two piece band from Worthing, near Brighton, who make an awesome noise and have exploded on the music scene this year. They are singer/bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher. Their debut album recently charted at … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 66

Posted on September 9, 2014 by John S

Smith Square, Westminster. Taken from the old steps of St John’s church. Stopped there today to eat my lunchtime sandwich.

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lovelondonscenes – 65

Posted on September 7, 2014 by John S

Osterley Park, West London, from across the lake. Taken from the dirt track/bridle path which runs close to the M4 – part of one of my favourite cycle routes (the dirt track, not the M4!). Took this last Sunday.  

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Matisse and Malevich at the Tate Modern

Posted on August 29, 2014 by John S

Over the last week I’ve been to see a couple of really interesting and enjoyable exhibitions at the Tate Modern: the art of Kazimir Malevich and Henri Matisse’s “Cut Outs”. Malevich is a 20th century Russian artist, although he was … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (118) – The return of 3-5-2

Posted on August 24, 2014 by John S

I apologise in advance if my statto tendencies have got the better of me in this blog! But I love the analysis of tactics and structures – and then the fact that the players can blow it all apart with … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (53) “Dear River” by Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo

Posted on August 18, 2014 by John S

If you read this blog, you’ll know how much I like Emily Barker’s music. On my holiday on the Costa Brava, Spain, over the last couple of weeks, I made some good progress on my book on music. It included … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (117) – “The Wasteland”, West Ham style

Posted on August 17, 2014 by John S

So West Ham’s season has started in the expected grumpy mood. 1-0 home defeat to Tottenham, after playing against 10 men for much of the game. Big Sam lamented the missed chances, but having invested a lot of money in … Continue reading →

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