We wear many hats in life, each with its own burdens and bounties. There's one hat that often doesn't get the credit it deserves, the hat of the believer - the steadfast believer, unyielding and sometimes tiresome. I'm going to give you a slice of my own pilgrimage of...
It was Isaiah Berlin who qualified my decision to leave my comfortable life teaching at Uni and embrace a different kind of freedom. I left the job, Berlin issued the certificate of authenticity, retrospectively. I have been mulling over Isaiah Berlin's words, after a...
Celebrating their 5th anniversary year, the Emergence 2023 touring programme features a whole new company of dancers and 3 brand-new works. And, Tonk…
In a world saturated with vivid colors and dazzling visual stimuli, there exists an art form that transcends the allure of vibrant hues. It is an art that seeks simplicity, purity, and the raw essence of the moment captured. It is an art that speaks a universal...
I have been trying to get back in to photography. I figure it is something that accumulates; as in, the more you do it the more used to it (and the better) you become. I have not been taking many photos for a number of years, maybe since Lock Down. What may get me out...
Corita Kent, a former nun turned artist, is someone who is often overlooked when it comes to discussing influential artists of the 20th century. However, her impact on the world of art and activism cannot be understated. In fact, she is a bit of a hero to many -...
Well, it seems I have recorded my last episode of The Parish News; I am through to the other side. Thanks to all the folks who listened, took time to write in and who sent me their music. Here is the newsletter, due out in a few hours:Yes, I am sorry to let you down;...
So, a bit of cross pollination; I could have written this post on any number of website, but I am writing it here, on my personal blog. I have a bit of news in that I have a new radio show, with Al Smyth, on Harrogate Community Radio. Me and Al have got up to all...
Aldous Huxley is widely known for his dystopian classic “Brave New World,” but what is often overlooked is his strong aversion to work.
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