Category Archives: Random stuff

An Ode to London – ten years ago, ten years on

Posted on July 7, 2015 by John S

This is a piece that I have written for my music book. The bit in italics is what I wrote on the night of 7/7, 2005, when many innocent people lost their lives or were injured, in my beloved city. … Continue reading →

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A Song For Easter

Posted on April 5, 2015 by John S

Easter Sunday. In the Christian calendar, the day of hope, rebirth, resurrection. Even if you don’t subscribe to the story, this time of year, in our northern location, is a time of renewal. The four day break, the school holidays, give … Continue reading →

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“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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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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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 – 71

Posted on October 14, 2014 by John S

A couple of weekends ago Kath and I were walking up to Soho from Tate Britain, where we’d been to see the late Turner exhibition. One for a blog in due course. As we walked through St James’s park we … Continue reading →

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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 (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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Brighton West Pier

Posted on January 4, 2014 by John S

Happy New Year to y’all – hope you had a good Christmas and that 2014 will be a successful year for you. Just spent a week with family and friends in Brighton, on England’s south coast. It’s a great town: … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandela, RIP

Posted on December 5, 2013 by John S

It’s been coming but still just as sad. A true inspiration to us all. I said this on Twitter, for what it is worth… A man who suffered for his beliefs, but forgave and reconciled when he had power. Saved … Continue reading →

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