When they were children, we took Jo and Andrew twice to see Wayne Dobson perform. Both times I was dragged on stage to be mocked, and to 'witness' this trick's performance. And yes, I could see how he did it.
Showing posts with label monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monday. Show all posts
Monday, September 03, 2012
Monday, August 06, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Blast from the past
Reminded of this, inevitably, by Olympic Opening Ceremony. I don't know if it's true but I remember hearing that Millie only ever earned ten shillings and sixpence from this world-wide hit. (That's 52.5 pence, folks.)
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Good Life
It's hard to say - which is my favourite sitcom ever? It has to be either 'Yes, Minister/Prime Minister' OR 'The Good Life'.
Today I'm opting for 'The Good Life'. Enjoy.
Today I'm opting for 'The Good Life'. Enjoy.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, April 09, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
A phenomenal talent, an awful tragedy
Those with phenomenal talent seem to have a well-above average tendency to leave us early. It isn't yet known what killed Ms. Houston, but her destructive life-style was no secret.
The song that will always be most associated with her name has powerful, personal memories for me. While it was still a big hit, my own wife Elaine was in the midst of one of her sessions of serious illness, and she became frightened that, this time, I would lose patience and leave her.
In one of those Grand Romantic Gestures that only a Yorkshireman is capable of, I bought her Whitney's 'I will always love you' and said 'Listen to the lyrics of this.' Hmm; I should have listened first. For though the refrain is 'I...I...I... will always love you' the whole song is saying 'I will always love you, but I'm leaving you.' It wasn't - to be honest - a great help at the time.
Still - great song, wonderful voice, phenomenal talent - and an awful tragedy.
The song that will always be most associated with her name has powerful, personal memories for me. While it was still a big hit, my own wife Elaine was in the midst of one of her sessions of serious illness, and she became frightened that, this time, I would lose patience and leave her.
Still - great song, wonderful voice, phenomenal talent - and an awful tragedy.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Morecambe and Wise - Mastermind
A truly awful photo.
What, the new one at the head of my blog? Yes, I know it is. But the old one - me and my granddaughter Abigail - is somewhat out of date now. While I look for a better one, enjoy yourself with this...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Ruth Rogers/Andrea Bocelli
Ruth Rogers is the current joint leader of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Here, she duets with Andrea Bocelli.
A little culture for you all!
A little culture for you all!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Barrage
Barrage are a Canada-based group of musicians. I include them here partly because the guy clearly visible at 12 seconds is Stefan Defilet, who's since gone on to much greater things. That is, he teaches me...
Monday, September 12, 2011
Why won't they debate? The fear of God, perhaps?
Well, Monday is the day for humour. So here's some, of a slightly different ilk. Polly Toynbee, President of the British Humanist Association, has withdrawn from her debate with William Lane Craig. Far be it from me to speculate...
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
The history of the piano
'It's quite uninteresting - the first piano was built long after they didn't have any at all...'
Monday, May 02, 2011
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