Music | From Across the Pond

Is the Album Dead?

Posted onFebruary 10, 2020May 8, 2020Leave a comment

Is the album as I knew it growing up, dead? Are fan curated “playlists” the new album? Do albums matter anymore? Read More …

Learning the Guitar

Posted onJanuary 18, 2016May 8, 2020Leave a comment

I had a guitar for Christmas. Mrs Nobbs bought it for me. It’s because of an agreement I had with my son. If he passed his grade one piano, I’d buy him a guitar and we’d learn it together. Of course, I’m a complete novice and he plays piano, cello and Oboe, so he’s raced Read More …

Embracing the Journey: Progress and Reflections on Writing ‘A Healing Love’

An update on my progress with “A Healing Love,” discussing the challenges faced earlier in the year, the current word count, plot developments, and plans for the series’ conclusion.

Finding Solace in Song: A Father’s Reflection on Luke Combs’ ‘Fathers & Sons’

A personal reflection on Luke Combs’ album “Fathers & Sons,” which resonates profoundly with my experiences as a father and son.

Post Update

You’ll know if you’ve read this post that I’ve started a new blog under my legal name. I just wanted to note that on that blog I’ve written an updated version of my recent post about Prime Minister’s Questions #PMQs. Read More …

PMQs – Political Theatre that’s Out of Time

Prime Minister’s Questions has long been the weekly showcase set-piece of the British Parliament. It’s the opportunity for MPs to put questions directly to the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister’s opportunity to… well, to show off, I suppose. Read More …