I don’t know why, but when I was younger, I kept confusing the Kinks and the Small Faces. Both have an iconic song and are from the same period, but apart from that they really are not that similar. The Small Faces were, in some ways, the first Britpop group. They were also a veryContinue reading “Why Go To Learn the Words of Fools?”
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How We Cheered For More
I first remember Formula 1 listening to the radio as James Hunt raced in Japan to try and secure the world championship from Nikki Lauda. Lauda who had suffered horrific injuries at the Hungaroring just a few months earlier refused to race due to the terrible weather conditions. Principled man Lauda. (James Hunt having fun)Continue reading “How We Cheered For More”
Hearts Torn In Every Way
There is something special about football tragedy. The deaths at Ibrox in 1971, the deaths of the Busby Babes in the 50s, but I have no direct memory of them. It is appalling that other teams use these tragedies to taunt those teams (even if one of them is Manchester United, the team I hateContinue reading “Hearts Torn In Every Way”
I See Your Sun is Shining
It is a joke you often here about wedding receptions when white people get married – the DJ always plays Come on Eileen. Before that the trach was Hi Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck. It is another uplifting track with a chorus that is easy to sing along to. Beck was the third guitaristContinue reading “I See Your Sun is Shining”
Nobody’s Ever Taught Ya To Live Out On the Street
At Grant Thornton our biggest client when I joined was Eastern Counties Farmers. It was a farming collective that existed to serve farmers in the region. It traded in agri-products and equipment as well as providing services to the farming community. It turned over close to £100 million. We all hated it as the staffContinue reading “Nobody’s Ever Taught Ya To Live Out On the Street”
And At Work I Just Take Some Time
Some people are just good people. They are not perfect but their aims and aspirations are for the good. Far fewer are prescient enough to it far enough in advance to make a difference. Paolo came to Monoux as the Vice Principal (Curriculum) in 2010. There is a tremendous problem recruiting Principals of Colleges becauseContinue reading “And At Work I Just Take Some Time”
I Heard a Funny Thing
This is the best track from one of the greatest albums you have never heard of. Forever Changes by Love. Rolling Stone magazine rates it as the fortieth best album ever and, whilst some scepticism is always needed for these lists, it does say that it is widely considered important. A commercial failure almost asContinue reading “I Heard a Funny Thing”
Oh, oh, oh, memories of yesterday
I have always been a rule taker. Obey the rules. I wear a mask in the supermarket, I do put recycling in a recycling bin, I do not do drugs and I do not bunk class (a touch of speeding does not count). Well, bunking PE in the sixth form doesn’t count – what madContinue reading “Oh, oh, oh, memories of yesterday”
She’s knocked out on here feet again
In 2011 Dad and I went on an 8-day tour of Egypt. It started in Cairo and then we flew to Luxor and cruised to Aswan. Day seven there was a choice – either chill on the cruise ship or pay for an extra trip to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is a long way southContinue reading “She’s knocked out on here feet again”
The proof is standing here a full grown man
Some of you may know I have ME, some will not. When I realised that I was going to be at home a lot more I decided that I would try and watch all the Best Picture Oscar winners and as many of the nominees as possible. These are my thoughts on the 60s winners.Continue reading “The proof is standing here a full grown man”
Five Miles Out 