Now here’s an interesting proposition – OK I think so anyway though some would consider it on the extreme side of the spectrum – but here it is; “if” this political shenanigans continues to drive the BREXIT process in the UK, I would actually consider it best to terminate the […]
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A BREXIT Nugget: Theresa May’s Negotiating Tactic’s of Elastics
Brexit was sold by ‘liars’ and Britain’s exit plan is unworkable, May is told. Unfortunately you’re speaking to the wrong person President Macron!
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Theresa May’s Negotiating Tactic’s of Elastics
Now I am trying really hard to avoid the temptation about writing more on BREXIT; I have through previous blogs made what I believe to a viable case for the only choices we may have and the narrowing window of opportunity; there’s NOT really much I can add. However, when […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Blueberry Hill (Song by Vincent Rose)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Andante Andante (Song by ABBA)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreBird Watching Taken to Another Level
Now you may know I love birds, bird watching & bird photography in general. But this clip is truly an eye opener to me where a company – link below – is specialised in aviation tours through a microlight aircraft while being accompanied by a flock of birds – now […]
Read MoreThe Politics of History
It’s truly incredible to see how politics is now being used to distort history either through Selective Facts or better yet Creative Facts. You’d be forgiven to think this only happens in places like the Middle East and it has and continues to happen to this day. What is mind […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Besame Mucho (Song by Dalida)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: CABARET (Song by Liza Minnelli)
(working progress with audio software but happy with initial effort – more to come soon) Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and […]
Read MorePrince William and a Royal Gaffe
Why specifically China & Japan being in the line of fire, why not for example India & Pakistan just to mix it up a bit.
Read MorePrince William and a Royal Gaffe
I received the news with a mix of bewilderment/amusement that Prince William mixes up China and Japan in a royal gaffe – link below. Where have I heard this before…..mmmmmm? So my concern is if this is an indication that he may have met with – Oh, the Special One, Mr. […]
Read MoreNot Enough Death’s for Donald Trump
Now some may have read and/or watched the recent tweet by “Covfefe” bragging about the success of his administration’s response during hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico in 2017. Forget about the fact he’s his usual lying self and you’ll see/hear plenty of commentary on this tweet’s content. What really […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Pardonne Moi (Song by: Mireille Mathieu)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The Sad State of the British Parliament
We really seem to be living in exciting times for our Democracy in Britain; thanks to a Parliament that seems completed disconnected/oblivious to the will of the British people if recent exit polls about BREXIT are anything to go by – link below. It is clear to me that the […]
Read More"Fear" The War on Truth
Another great interview with the brilliant Pulitzer winning investigative journalist Bob Woodward. What really caught my attention in this interview is how we summed up the main take away from his new book about Trump “Fear” which is this; “A War on Truth”. Come to think of it this is exactly […]
Read MoreThe Russian Playbook being Played in Europe and the Middle East
It is heartening to see the EU will no longer tolerate members undermining the core values of the organisation by following the Russian Playbook that is currently in full swing in the Middle East including; Laws suffocating the free press, and measures to control media through cheap loans for government […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Mille Colombes (Song by: Mireille Mathieu)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: On ne vit pas sans se dire adieu (Song by: Mireille Mathieu)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: We are the Champions (Composed by: Freddie Mercury)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Nabucco (Composed by: Giuseppe Verdi)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read More"Fear" The Child in the White House
Another brilliant book by investigative journalist Bob Woodward giving incredible insight into the Trump Ultra-White House. As some have suggested we may have assumed this reality but not with such vivid details particularly when it involves Trump’s relation with his senior advisors. The question now – and continues to be […]
Read MoreThe "Deep Throat" in the White House
We should be learning from history NOT necessarily repeating it – but the starting point is to know history.
Read MoreThe "Deep Throat" in the White House
An incredible documentary about Nixon’s Watergate and the film All the President’s Men based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The similarity with the state of this U.S. administration is […]
Read MoreA Message for Sweden at Election Day
A very simple message to the Swedish people in your upcoming elections; blame not the immigrant but rather the politicians who have become so disconnected from daily life locked in their lavish buildings/offices and keeping them from understanding the concerns of many from the effects of flawed immigration policies – […]
Read MoreSenator Ben Sasse a New/Very Interesting Voice in the GOP
Finally some light in a deep tunnel of the U.S. Republican party. I came across Senator Ben Sasse of Minnesota during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings with a message/observations not heard before within the GOP – not that I’ve seen anway. It’s certainly someone that is making a lot of sense and […]
Read MoreWeak Political Credentials is a Risk to Our Country
This is something I’ve written about in many posts – links below – with regards to how Ministers are assigned duty not based on specific expertise but rather on how well connected they are up the chain command or merely to achieve internal political objectives. The most recent revelation is […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Macro Nugget: The Deal of all Deals Breaks it's Heel
A great Channel 4 report on the Deal of all Deals for a reality check and somehow we seem to be strolling along. I won’t go into the details because you can watch the clip for yourselves. For me what I’d like to focus (or refocus as I mentioned it […]
Read MoreThe Real Story of America Today
A brilliant speech by former President Barack Obama about the state of play in American politics – sort of the unpacking this conundrum we all face today, not just in the U.S; he certainly unpacked the GOP and the current “dis-adminstration”. More importantly it is an inclusive/pragmatic vision forward one […]
Read More"Covfefe" Begins his Presidency with Fake News to Officially Become the “King of Fake" & the World of Senator Lindsey Graham
The King of Fake We learn today that Trump inauguration crowd photos were edited after he intervened – whether he used another one of “Executive Orders” I am not so sure 🙂 In other words he’s officially now the “King of Fake” or “Fake King” whichever title you choose; I […]
Read MoreWhen the System of Checks & Balances doesn't Check or Balance
The view that we continue to hear time and again is something I’ve posted about a while back – link below – is that Trump himself is “The National Security Threat” – and I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I claim that in fact he’s the ultimate “International Security Threat” considering […]
Read MoreThe Comedy Hour: Settling the Nerves
When work is stressful it’s important to settle your nerves – some are better at it than others, some use a drink, some use music, other just use the customer 🙂 Here’s Foster Brooks with some advice. Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: What is Plan B?
A very interesting Channel 4 review on BREXIT below. But let me add/clarify that in my view the only Plan B we have is either a General Election or a 2nd Referendum. However both these options mean 1 thing (and 1 thing only) to the current “so-called “government”; no Theresa May […]
Read MoreThe Labour Decision on Definition of Antisemitism Raises more Questions about our Democracy rather than Answer Questions on Racism
To provide context here it is best to view the full IHRA definition of Antisemitism using the link below so that we understand the details and possible ramifications. People will have differing views/questions on this issue because it is not as some suggest a straight forward proposition and here’s a few considerations; […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: Young Inspirations
I came across this clip and thought to share – though a bit old – of a brilliant young trumpet talent playing a complex movement of a trumpet concerto by one of my favourite all time composers Mozart; truly an inspiration. From the clip description the trumpet was made for […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The Art of the "No Deal” Deal (updated)
BREXIT – if it happens – will NOT be the end but merely the end of the beginning for the “government”, the Conservative Party and the country’s problems.
Read MoreThe Labour Turmoil
The antisemitism row in the Labour party continues with Dame Margaret Hodge has launched a blistering attack on the Labour leadership suggesting that the antisemitism row would only end if Jeremy Corbyn stood aside. Now as I mentioned in previous posts any form of religious discrimination or bigotry is utterly unacceptable […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The Art of the "No Deal” Deal (updated)
We keep hearing that great slogan from the “so-called” government in Britain that a “No Deal is better than a Bad Deal”, a common sense principle that has been overstretched to beyond the limits “just to capture our Imagination away from the reality of the Negotiation“, and here’s why; this principle […]
Read MorePhoto Profile Updated: Karma – Sparrow bird
My Journey with wildlife photography continues. I hope also you continue to be a part of that journey and maybe even enjoy some of my work and maybe even share your thoughts/comments if I really get lucky. Many thanks. PS: Please note that as content of my online gallery on my […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Memory (Composed by: Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreA BREXIT Weekend Nugget: The Anti-Trust Talks Trust
I really don’t understand why Theresa May persistently comes out with really bold statements about BREXIT that do nothing but demonstrate her utter hypocrisy. Today for example she rejects the call for a second Brexit referendum as ‘betrayal of trust & Democracy” – (link below). Now I have to stay – […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Hey Jude (Composed by: Paul McCartney & John Lennon)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better. Continue to have a nice […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Hallelujah (Composed by: Leonard Cohen)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better. Have a nice weekend!
Read MoreThe Music Hour: The Pressure of Pleasure
One of my all time music idols Leonard Bernstein here working with young José Carreras in rehearsing for the musical the West Side Story. You can feel the pressure in the air, but others would suggest it to be more about dedication, perfection and most important the love and respect for […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Time to Say Goodbye (Composed by: Francesco Sartori)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better. Inspiration from one of the […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Heal the World (Composed by: Michael Jackson)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: We Are the World (Composed by: Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Godfather Tunes (Composed by: Nino Rota)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better. Inspiration from the Maestro & […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Way We Were (Composed by: Marvin Hamlisch)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Love Changes Everything (Composed by: Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Tunes for the Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated back music hence recording solo to make it simple and effective. If someone does enjoy the tunes all the better.
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