27 June 2022
Music and me
I can’t really remember a time when I wasn’t listening to music. My regret is that I never learned to … Read More “Music and me”
Month: June 2022
25 June 2022
More from ‘Dunkirk Fails’
This is another small vignette set in a world where the evacuation from Dunkirk fails, leading to an eventual invasion … Read More “More from ‘Dunkirk Fails’”
22 June 2022
Green Earth
The Brian Aldiss novel, Hothouse, is set on an Earth completely covered by a tangled jungle. This short piece looks … Read More “Green Earth”
20 June 2022
Being six years old – a memory of childhood
I was about six years old, so we are talking 1952 or 1953. My mother had collected me from school. … Read More “Being six years old – a memory of childhood”
18 June 2022
Duke Ellington – the greatest composer of the 20th century?
I discovered the music of Duke Ellington when I was about 13 or 14. That was around 1960. I’ve loved … Read More “Duke Ellington – the greatest composer of the 20th century?”
16 June 2022
What if? Dunkirk fails
Dunkirk is part of the British myth, turning a dreadful defeat into a story of heroism and triumph. But what … Read More “What if? Dunkirk fails”
Welcome to a new blog
I already have two blogs, one attached to my art site, which is exclusively about art and my art business. … Read More “Welcome to a new blog”