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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.

lovelondonscenes – 43

Posted on February 2, 2014 by John S

Looking up the Thames towards Hammersmith Bridge, from Fulham. Low-ish tide. A beautiful sunny day, today.

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Sportsthoughts (93) – Six Nations predictions

Posted on January 31, 2014 by John S

The escape-from-the-gloom-of-winter sportsfest starts tomorrow:  the Six Nations rugby. As ever, hope and anticipation runs high before it starts. I offer my predictions below, but frankly, I haven’t got a clue, except to say that Italy and Scotland will battle … Continue reading →

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Lindi Ortega at the Garage, Islington, 30 January 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by John S

Aaah, I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long, ever since I discovered Lindi’s music last November. I’ve played her three albums – “Cigarettes and Truckstops”, “Little Red Boots” and “Tin Star” – more than anything else recently. … Continue reading →

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“Inside Llewyn Davis” – a review

Posted on January 27, 2014 by John S

My son Kieran and I went to see “Inside Llewyn Davis”, the latest Coen brothers film, this evening. It has just been released in the UK. We both really liked it. I was drawn to it after reading a brief … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 42

Posted on January 23, 2014 by John S

The London Eye from St James’s Park bridge, around 6.30pm Tuesday, 21 January.   And Trafalgar Square a few minutes after.

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lovelondonscenes – 41

Posted on January 18, 2014 by John S

The Thames at Hammersmith yesterday, about 5 o’clock. By the Black Lion pub.

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Have You Heard? – (47) Lindi Ortega

Posted on January 16, 2014 by John S

Well have you? I hadn’t until November last year when I read a review of her latest album, “Tin Star”, in the Guardian, by Michael Hann, a music journalist whose views I respect. He gave it four stars and made … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (92) – FIFA World XI v Premier League XI

Posted on January 15, 2014 by John S

FIFA declared its winner of the 2013 Ballon D’Or on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo deservedly won it, not least for his heroic efforts in taking Portugal to the World Cup finals in Brazil. Just pipped Lionel Messi, who was as outstanding … Continue reading →

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More Brighton

Posted on January 8, 2014 by John S

You may have seen my recent post of photos of the West Pier. Here are a few more from the seafront. Love it! The West Pier pillars, unsilhouetted. Rusty… Looking east from West Pier. Looking west from West Pier. Look … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 40

Posted on January 8, 2014 by John S

A line in the sky, Victoria.

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