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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.

Scenes from Berlin – 04

Posted on February 23, 2014 by John S

Had to take the train from Potsdamer Platz… So sang David Bowie on “Where Are we Now?”, his wistful look back at his time in Berlin, on his album “The Next Day”, last year. So, clearly, we had to visit … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (95) – What a Game! England 13 Ireland 10

Posted on February 23, 2014 by John S

Well, maybe, just maybe, my predictions are going to turn out right after all! Four teams all on four points after three games, and after yesterday England might be on a roll. 13-10 doesn’t sound like an exciting score. But … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 03

Posted on February 23, 2014 by John S

OK, let’s give it up for the Ramones Museum! @ramonesmuseum Situated in the Mitte district, not far from the River Spree, on Krausnickstrasse, just off Oranienburger Strasse (love these street names!). Started by a fan, Flo Hayler, who, it is … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 02

Posted on February 21, 2014 by John S

Bernauer Strasse was about 15 minutes to the West of where we were staying in Berlin. In 1961 the Berlin Wall was erected overnight by the East Germans along its length. It was a response to the fact that 3 … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 01

Posted on February 20, 2014 by John S

I’ve just spent a few days in Berlin with my wife, Kath, and friends Jon and Maggie. For Kath and me it was the first visit; Jon and Maggie hadn’t been since the early nineties. soon after the Wall came … Continue reading →

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My Top Twelve – New York Songs

Posted on February 10, 2014 by John S

New York, New York. An iconic city, a city that you feel you know even when you’ve never been there. I’ve been once, in 1986, on business trip, for a few days. I’ll never forget the dazzling view of midtown … Continue reading →

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Music for a Tube Strike

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John S

Day 2 of the Tube strike. Decided to forgo the buses and just walk, apart from the Ealing Broadway to Paddington leg, which is a nifty 8-10 minutes on the train. So 25 minutes from home to EB and 45 … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 45

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John S

Hyde Park today. An unplanned lake. OK, pond. Not exactly Somerset Levels, but shows how much rain we have had. The ducks – or the seagulls – have settled in.

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lovelondonscenes – 44

Posted on February 5, 2014 by John S

Can’t beat commuting on a Tube strike day! My alternative arrangements took me to Paddington. Bus to Victoria was the plan… This was the mayhem on Praed Street. Most buses didn’t even open their doors. Headed down to Edgware Road. … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (94) – So Close! France 26 England 24

Posted on February 4, 2014 by John S

(Wrote this on iPad while watching Chelsea beating Man City 1-0 at the Etihad. Impressive multi-tasking, I’m sure you’ll agree!) Well I said the predictions would probably be wrong! So close though, and agonising for England after coming back brilliantly … Continue reading →

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