It’s a Mystery

The world of literary magazines and submitting poems remains a mystery to me. Someone once told me that it’s not Continue reading →

Soundtrack to my Life

For me John Williams is a master of his art. His soundtracks seem to have been woven into the fabric Continue reading →

No Freedom

To mark World Freedom Day I have been asked to give a talk on modern slavery at my local church. Continue reading →

Genius Squandered?

A few years ago I glanced at the front pages of the newspapers as I dashed for a train and Continue reading →

Old Folks Not Allowed – The Culture of Ageism

I was watching Cbeebies (for my friends around the world this is a television channel dedicated solely to children) with Continue reading →

Star Trek Beyond – review

John belatedly reviews Star Trek Beyond, even though he can’t remember the directors’ name and meets Patrick Stewart (but apparently Continue reading →

The World Outside the Podcast – Neil Young

  Neil Young – wild haired raconteur, musician, poet, activist and crazy horse has an album out. Here is my Continue reading →

Paddington Bear

The death of Michael Bond this week struck me as very poignant because, as I am sure is the case Continue reading →