The AfD Strategy in a Nutshell – Reliance on the Unreliable by Fidelito Reactionary policies focused on short-term solutions but causing long-term traps, vulnerabilities and damage. Read on Substack
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Articles by: fidelito
Light Touch: Louis Legendre (1752-1797)
Arts & Politics in the Mix Politicians of the French Revolution
Read More My Substack Corner: When Solid Values Driven Alliances are replaced with Loose Transactional Alliances the West No longer has an Edge/Power to Compete
When Solid Values Driven Alliances are replaced with Loose Transactional Alliances the West No longer has an Edge/Power to Compete – It’s Ability to Influence is Impaired by Fidelito The focus on building the Great Wall of Europe is part of the problem NOT the solution Read on Substack
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My Journey with the Trumpet: The Christmas Song (Mel Torme & Robert Wells) – Flugelhorn Cover & Instrument Arrangement
More Christmas tunes to keep you warm & cozy!
Read More My Substack Corner: Truths vs. Perspectives – A Confusing Presentation
Truths vs. Perspectives – A Confusing Presentation by Fidelito Read on Substack
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: Coventry Carol (Flugelhorn Cover & Arrangement)
Merry Christmas to you All! Are you from Coventry by any chance? Well, good for you 🙂
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: Home for the Holidays (Robert Allen) – Flugelhorn Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Home for the Holidays already? Well, keep Cozy & Merry anyway!
Read More My Substack Corner: German Far Right Parties Getting Creative with Foreign/Security Policy
German Far Right Parties Getting Creative with Foreign/Security Policy by Fidelito They are in the main “Immigration” Parties “period” Read on Substack
Read More My Substack Corner: Mideast Tunes to Celebrate Christmas for Christians in a Region Longing for Peace/Stability
Mideast Tunes to Celebrate Christmas for Christians in a Region Longing for Peace/Stability by Fidelito Music by Pianist Amr Selim Read on Substack
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Game On: La Trans’Andaine VTT (2024)
Hard Ride (just for the heck of it) Link to set of 4 photo’s (scroll left/right using arrows to view)
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Ezekiel’s Rag (Paul Austin Kelly) – Cornet Cover
Ragtime….maybe? Just the same (Have a Great Day!)
Read More My Substack Corner: The Media Fix
The Media Fix by Fidelito State Restrictions on Journalists Coming into the Occupied Territories, Matched By Social Media Restrictions of News Going Out of the Occupied Territories Read on Substack In Layman’s Terms
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Close Encounters: Populi (Red Poplar Leaf Beetle/Chrysomèle du peuplier)
Red Flag is UP! This time though it’s pure pleasure to watch 🙂
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My Journey with the Trumpet: You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story (Randy Newman) – Cornet Cover
Real Friends are a Blessing Have a Great Day (and from time to time count your “blessings”)
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Weird & Wonderful: Congé en Francais
Remember Summer Breaks? Well, we’re not nearly there just yet 🙁
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
The Phantom Reappears! Have a Great Day (the evening in this situation however could be rather tricky)…..
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A Story of Callie the Horse and her Trainer
This story really touched me deeply. It’s about a beautiful creature that due to an apparently troubled life that left her with scars and injury is finally, thanks to a dedicated/professional trainer, began the journey of transitioning out of the mental isolation she’s had to live with due to this […]
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Wild Eyes: Faites attention! – Guess Who?
There Lies a King? Dare to complain??
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Molly Malone (James Yorkston) – Cornet Cover/Mellophone Backing & Arrangement
All About Going Irish! Have a Great & Productive Day with a Smile all the Way!
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One way to write a love letter!!!
Have a Great Weekend!!! 🙂
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Bird Stories: Tricky Juncture (European Starling/Etourneau Sansonnet)
A Life of Junctures Could be a “Learning Curve” or a “Free-fall”
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Arthur – Theme Song (Christopher Cross) – Cornet Cover & Arrangement
Remembering Dudley Moore (Mr. Arthur Himself)! Have a Great Weekend (full of art, nature) and possibly a light touch of TV/News/Social Media if absolutely necessary and you just can’t help it…
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Wild Eyes: Curieux – Look, Listen & Learn!
Curiosity to Learn/Understand A lifetime tool that some choose to ignore (are they just too clever?)
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Great Escapes: The Normandie Fancy-Schmancy Way
Sites of Autumn in Normandie! You Have a Great Day 🙂
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My Journey with the Trumpet: May Boogie (Roberto Scaglioni) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Care to Boogie? OK, Maybe some other time….May perhaps?
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Bird Stories: A Loner? (Great tit/Mésange Charbonnière)
Try not to be a “Loner” Life is fun and much too short 🙂
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Touch Me When We’re Dancing (The Carpenters) – Cornet Cover & Arrangement
Sometimes a touch can be a magical experience when it happens you “will” notice, so trust your instinct and see where it takes you! Have a Great/Magical Day/Weekend 🙂
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Great Escapes: Morning Lights of Normandie
Good Morning from Normandie! Make sure to enjoy your day 🙂
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: The Letter – Billy Elliot (Stephen Warbeck) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Have a Great Day!
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Astro – Blue Moon
Just Once in a Blue Moon Ain’t it curious this mostly happens to good things 🙁
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: The Preacher (Jeremy Brown & Mark Fletcher) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Practice (don’t) Preach Have a Great Day whether your prefer [ONE :-)] or the [other :-(]!
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Bird Stories (Red-backed shrike/Pie-grièche écorcheur)
Patiently Waiting to Connect Any Takers?
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Mentre Contemplo Quel Volto Amato (Giuseppe Verdi) – Cornet Cover
Have a “Great Day” Enjoying classical music along the way 🙂
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Close Encounters (False Blister Beetle/Les Oedemeridae )
Attractions! Just keep look-in
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Bring Him Home (Claude Michel Schönberg) – Flugelhorn Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Home Sweet Home Have a Great Day!
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Little Things: The Cyclist
Passion to Explore & Venture Join in the fun!
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: Harlem Nocturne (Earle Hagen/Dick Rogers) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Evening Lights of Harlem The thrill of exploring an unfamiliar neighbourhood
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My Journey with the Trumpet: My Friend the Wind (Demis Roussos) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Remembering a Star Wonderful Memories
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Light Touch: Portrait de Louis Legendre (1756-1797)
Retouch Revitalising Works of Art
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: All I Ask of You (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – Flugelhorn Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Good Evening; I believe the phantom is back. But if you prefer you can worry about it in the morning….
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Great Escapes: Autumn Breeze
Sites of Autumn Normandie Style
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The Age of Human Displacement
Whether we’re talking regional conflicts or climate change one can anticipate that we are heading for decades of mass human displacement due to economic devastations from these factors not to mention the human cost alone. It is kind of strange that when we read about UN COP conferences or others […]
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Double Trouble – Harry Potter (John Williams) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
In Trouble or Confused? Maybe you shouldn’t listen to this!
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Bird Stories: In Such High Standing (Eurasian Griffon Vulture/Vautour Fauve)
Standalone For some the only way to stand (not always a good idea)
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Brindisi – La Traviata (Giuseppe Verdi) – Cornet/Flugelhorn PlayAlong & Instrument Arrangement
Classics in the Air? Possibly, but would you care ?
Read More GAZA – You could know this if you wanted, but it’s up to you….
If you choose to watch this clip and trace previous clips about this man’s story on YouTube to get the full context you cannot (or at least should not) come out of this without reaching 2 specific conclusions; How inspiring (though “inspiring” is truly an understatement for someone in his […]
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Little Things (A Catsy I Call Patsy)
Cat’ish Art for your day! Have a Great One 🙂
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Three Times a Lady (Lionel Richie) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
What a Lady! Stay “Positive” & Have a Great Day!
Read More U.S. Presidential Election Result Dissected (highly recommended)
A brilliant analysis (highly recommended) that begins to scratch the surface in explaining the U.S Presidential election results from a historical context as well as understanding the challenge in dealing with what I’d call “Realities of Disinformation” that have the capacity to uproot well established democratic governance models from the […]
Read More My Journey with the Trumpet: Sing! (The Carpenters) – Flugelhorn/Cornet Cover – Mellophone Backing & Arrangement
Feeling Down? Play a favorite “up lifting” tune and sing along; it may just do the trick! Stay “Positive” & Have a Great Day!
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