‘He’s Nearly 40’  (Daily Mail, August 21, 2019)

‘He’s Nearly 40’ (Daily Mail, August 21, 2019)

Responding to research from Heidelberg University that stated that parents are happier when their children have left home, I wrote:read more

Something About The Beatles – podcast

Something About The Beatles – podcast

I’m new to podcasts but I’m told by US Beatles fans that this is good.  It’s free to listen to, … read more

Thoughts on the Men on the Moon (July 21, 2019)

Thoughts on the Men on the Moon (July 21, 2019)

Considering the historical enormity of that moment fifty years ago when a man first walked on the surface of the … read more

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19)

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19)

For decades I’d thought of Mallorca simply as bikini scattered beaches, noisy discos, much revelling, and rampant romancing. And, if … read more

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19.)

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19.)

For decades I’d thought of Mallorca simply as bikini scattered beaches, noisy discos, much revelling, and rampant romancing. And, if … read more

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19.)

Port de Soller, Mallorca (Daily Mail 8.6.19.)

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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Plump and homely, Ella Fitzgerald wasn’t beautiful. Nor did she wear sexy, clingy outfits that flaunted her thighs and curves. … read more

Our Phony World

Professional footballers up and down the country did what they are paid to do over the weekend. They tried to … read more

That Sgt Pepper Cover, 2012 Version

That Sgt Pepper Cover, 2012 Version

Daily Mail April 3, 2012

When the Beatles’ album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album was released in 1967 … read more