31 January 2023
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I’m trying to remember the last time I saw a ‘Hollywood history’ that didn’t leave me feeling at least a little uneasy on the history side of things. Are the lives of the rich and famous (such are most of … Continue reading
30 January 2023
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Following yesterday’s post about our visit to the Van Gogh experience, I wanted to return to the subject of his use of colour. In the first part of his career, he used a distinctly muddy palette, almost as if he … Continue reading
29 January 2023
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Last Friday, Jane and I visited the Van Gogh ‘immersive experience’ in Leicester. I’m a fan of both Van Gogh’s work and digital experimentation so I was surprised to find that I didn’t love it quite as much as I … Continue reading
28 January 2023
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Another sing-around at The Plough Inn this afternoon. It was a busy session with lots of musicians so, in the end, I only needed to lead on a couple of pieces: Medley: Ain’t She Sweet / Five Foot Two / … Continue reading
27 January 2023
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It is a bit chilly again this morning but not as much as last Sunday when I had some beautiful frost patterns on the window of my little studio room: There are a couple more to be seen if you … Continue reading
26 January 2023
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Slow progress on the polytunnel but at least the hoops are up:
25 January 2023
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That sounds like an oxymoron but I think it is necessary. At the moment, I’m pondering how to encourage my worship team to lean more towards more spontaneity but just turning up with a list of songs and saying “I … Continue reading
24 January 2023
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In a recent discussion thread on the Scott’s Bass Lessons forum, a suggestion was given of producing an audio or video commentary on what is going through your head while playing bass. Here is a video I filmed and edited … Continue reading
23 January 2023
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We had a lovely meal out tonight with my work colleagues and their spouses at The Falcon in Long Whatton. Not only was the food tasty but the portions were generous. I was envious of the fish and chips (whale … Continue reading
22 January 2023
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In theory, you might have thought I would be the household Scrabble champion. University educated and with a long history of supporting local libraries (or a serious book habit, depending on how you look at it). It is only fair … Continue reading