A Welcome Delivery
Received these in the mail this morning from Virginia. Merry Kerr-istmas ?????
Month: December 2020
Minds Music Monday – Someone Somewhere (In Summertime) – Live
Today is the Winter Solstice. The shortest day in the northern hemisphere. Also Jupiter and Saturn align tonight to make what is deemed the “Christmas Star” – a once in 400 year alignment. And there promises to be clear skies over Glasgow this evening. Fingers crossed. Meanwhile, as we see in the Winter Solstice today,…
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Pete’s Piece (In The Book.
Just had to share this bit. The last few sentences… More times than you could ever think it, Pete – and in as vivid detail as my imagination will allow. Usually culminating in the most GLORIOUS of “EUREKA!” moments, as Jim leaps from seated spot in the bath tub…
My Tiny Dancer
And…speaking of survivors. Here’s a little heroine I’d like you to meet. My great niece, Alex, preparing for her end-of-year dance recital. The photo was taken by her mum, my niece, Madeline. Both of them make me so proud. They have more courage than I have in my pinky finger. Both escaped an abusive relationship….
Sarah Brown Performs Silent Night For Women’s Aid
Simple Minds’ Sarah Brown performing a beautiful version of Silent Night – with donations for Women’s Aid. Women’s Aid help to protect women and children from domestic violence. Please give if you can. Their work has been more vital than ever during this year. You’ll find the donation link on the YouTube video. https://youtu.be/vuBJbRw1nVo
Bowie Gigs, Posters On Walls, Cakes In The Oven – One Week Til Christmas
Is it starting to feel like Christmas? Hmmm…not sure…
Hanging Around – With My Man In Germany
Back in May I had a chat with Ronnie Gurr at Hanging Around Books about a photo of Jim that I would have liked to have gotten a copy of from the photographer who took it, but I looked into their prices (without enquiring with them directly) and saw they wanted over £1000 for a…
***SPOILER ALERT*** It’s About “The Damn Book”
I don’t discuss any individual fans contributions at all, but I do discuss certain elements in the book – so if you want a full surprise of what’s inside for your Christmas Day, or own reading enjoyment… DON’T WATCH THE VIDEO! And below will be my own entry in the book, so… Well, I shared…
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It Has ARRIVED! At Bloody Last!
The damn book is here! And what a tome! I’ve just taken a very quick glance through it. More later…
Minds Music Monday – 20th Century (2020) Promised Land
As we approach the end of this rather strange and turbulent year, there is still so much relevance I hear in a song like 20th Century Promised Land – so much so, I thought it could actually be renamed “2020 Promised Land”. “Great times in commotion. Here comes every day, it only lasts an hour.”…
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