Armistice Day: laying down of ArmsThe UK, and several other countries, do a Remembrance service, on the 11 of the 11, every year. It is the day, and time that the armistice…Nov 11Nov 11
WordsThere are many words in media, including social media, and most of them are mere conjecture and some fake/untrue. Most are trying to make…Nov 8Nov 8
We band of Merry Women“Red Ellen is a female icon; a role model, in the truest sense, of what a clever woman from a poor background can achieve — not just for…Nov 7Nov 7
US elections and Bonfire Night 5 NovemberTwo significant days and wanted to post some interesting words of Muhammed Ali from “The Soul of a butterfly: reflections on life’s…Nov 4Nov 4
Pass the batonIt can be so hard, when your heroes and heroines, do not live up to the image you have created.Nov 2Nov 2
There is a rose in Spanish HarlemThis morning, I was reminded of a song I used to Love: “Spanish Harlem” which was Ben E. King’s first solo hit after leaving The Drifters…Nov 1Nov 1
Holy DaysThis morning, a news programme, began with the words “and first Halloween.” What is so important about this holiday, that it becomes the…Oct 31Oct 31
Me too/Us too and Black Lives MatterThe above, are just the names, of some campaigns to highlight and resolve, some of the abuses, experienced by a section of our community…Oct 27Oct 27
Laapataa Ladies‘Life Is Suffering’, full of “dissatisfaction” or “stress” so watching a beautiful, socially aware film is a treat. “Kiran Rao … in…Oct 25Oct 25
LebanonThe news cycle is relentless. It is too fast, too furious, too polarized, painful and does not encourage any reflection, pause or humility…Oct 19Oct 19
