Author Archives: Jim Stewart

Sorry, no, I can’t say that. We can only say Black Lives Matter, and Palestinians are just people of colour, so we can’t include them. Okay, that is a bit tongue in cheek. I am getting a bit annoyed at … Continue reading →

At least that is what I sometimes feel like when I see the name sticking to some others. This was a video a friend shared recently (not because he supported it). Okay, a little bit of artistic interpretation is good … Continue reading →

Great sing along song. Everybody knows the words. He originally said the song was about his wife. Then a few years ago he told people that Caroline was the daughter of JFK, who was 11 when he wrote it. I’ve … Continue reading →

I saw a few programmes on TV today and I was left with an odd impression of a departure from reality. Okay, so TV dramas are about a departure from reality. I think one of the best ways of explaining … Continue reading →

Watching a drama about art forgery. The art forgery could only be detected by x-ray in the drama. Got me to thinking – if you had both of them hanging on the wall in front of you you would be … Continue reading →

Sorry, but I have obviously slipped in to some alternate reality. When you see Shaun Ryder and Bez singing along to Summer Nights from Grease you know this cannot be real life. Celebrity Gogglebox. I have to admit I have … Continue reading →

Big day today. My first Costco grocery delivery. And just look what you can buy! They seem to have opted for a better system than most supermarkets. There is no delivery slot to book – you just order goods and … Continue reading →

Another nest in the bush outside my front door, and an egg shell near my back door. No matter what people say I am sure there is more nature in my garden than before lockdown. My mind started to wander. … Continue reading →

There used to be a show on TV that was all about a bunch of people singing and dancing. Decent singing. The thing was, the men painted their faces black to perform. There is a good write up here. The … Continue reading →

I know I live in England, but occasionally when I am sitting in the garden I hear somebody playing bagpipes in the distance. I was watching local hero last night and there is a scene with a dance band playing … Continue reading →