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The Greatest Comeback of All-time – Neil Sedaka
Posted on January 7, 2023 19 Comments
For those of us out there who have been on the top and then relegated to the scrap heap, you will relate very strongly to Neil’s story… There have been some great comebacks throughout humankind, but none as poignant nor as heartfelt as that experienced by Neil Sedaka. I was watching Professor of Rock this […]
Driving Home For Christmas 2022 🎅🎄🤶
Posted on December 21, 2022 23 Comments
So, that’s it for 2022. Today, I’ll be driving home or Christmas. I have closed the Shire for the Yuletide break, had an office party for the administration and then lunch with the outside crews… In closing out this year, I have spent the last 7 months implementing an executive team, employing other key staff, […]
How To Be That Diamond Your Boss Is Looking For!
Posted on December 3, 2022 16 Comments
When it’s all said and done, bosses the world over are looking for someone who is dependable… Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. Employees do too. Interesting, isn’t it.? Those “diamonds” who create the most value at work are the ones that are reliable. To be a diamond, doesn’t mean being a world beater. […]
Ottmar Liebert – Isla del Sol
Posted on October 30, 2022 5 Comments
I have been meaning to share Ottmar Liebert’s Isla del Sol for a little while… So, today I am sharing “Isla del Sol,” a wonderful track for your enjoyment. For those who don’t know, Ottmar Liebert is my all time favourite muscician. He personifies Nouveau Flamenco, his very own style, and one that bemused Paco […]
Saudade – A Sense of Longing, An Absence Felt – Ottmar Liebert
Posted on September 4, 2022 12 Comments
Today, I thought I would share with you a wonderful piece of music by my favourite guitarist: Ottmar Liebert. It has been another busy week: meetings, reports, attending expos and undertaking presentations to the various communities I have responsibility for regarding the newly adopted budget for 2022/2023. I discovered Ottmar so long ago now. He […]
Reflections: W.O.L.D. – Harry Chapin – The Original Influencer
Posted on August 21, 2022 12 Comments
I thought I would share with you today one of those songs that is an eternal favourite of mine, but one I hadn’t listened to in a while until recently: W.O.L.D. Harry Chapin was a very good guitarist, a fine musician, but ultimately, a great storyteller and humanitarian. As much as I like Bob Dylan, […]
Babylon – David Gray
Posted on February 11, 2022 4 Comments
Dave Gray is one fine muscician and singer. In light of events mentioned in Tuesday’s blog, I thought I would share one of Dave’s great songs, Babylon: A summary of the song and what it means, and what it meant to Dave in particular, can be found here Have agreat weekend everybody!
Neil Young – The Importance of his Stance on COVID Misinformation – Or, What Leaders Must Do During Such Times!
Posted on January 29, 2022 28 Comments
I am so glad someone like Neil has come out and tackled COVID misinformation head on. He has done this by withdrawing his songs from Spotify. Now Joni Mitchell has come out in support of Neil’s stance and has followed suit. Last Thursday, I was listening to the ABC regarding Neil’s stance during my journey […]
My Top Ten Favourite Songs of All Time, Including a Christmas Favourite 🎄🎅🦌
Posted on December 23, 2021 21 Comments
I haven’t posted in a while as I have been on an extended hiatus from the bloggersphere. Read on… Fellow bloggers Patty and Janis post regularly regarding songs that mean something to them. I thought while I had a few minutes breathing space I would share my top ten favourite songs. The main criteria is […]
Taking Time Out – My Hofner Congress Guitar – Serial No. 11417
Posted on August 1, 2021 19 Comments
The Hofner Congress was a budget guitar. It was produced between about 1955 through to the early 1970s. Mine is one of the models from 1962 – 1964 (Vintage Congress, 2021) , but there is a twist to my tale… This is what it currently looks like: Many years ago, Linda gave to me for […]
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