In 1970, the Jackson Five arrived on the scene with four top ten singles and they were joined by fellow newcomers, Marc Bolan and the Carpenters. Meanwhile, Hotlegs, who later became 10cc, had a hit with Neanderthal Man. The 1970s were to unfold as the most diverse decade in pop music history with a wide … Continue reading Popular Music’s Greatest Decade by Mansel Jones
Athens is a very beautiful city. People may say it is dirty and run down, but I didn't find it any more so than any other city. People may call it smelly, but I most certainly did not find that to be the case. Except on the one really busy through road, that goes all … Continue reading Athens by May J Panayi
My story begins much like many tales from Irish- Americans longing to visit the Emerald Isle. It usually begins with an ancestor or two or several who’d crossed the Atlantic Ocean to make a new life in the United States. Then of course, we add the multitude of stories handed down through the generations about … Continue reading Ireland’s Beauty Lives in My Heart by Kate McGinn
Mom’s Teenage Years by Hannah Howe Mom’s teenage years, endless summer days, golden days, school holidays that seemed to go on forever, a time spent chasing rainbows and dreams believing that we would find the pot of gold. Okay, maybe the memory plays trick and it’s wasn’t all wine and roses, but certainly the music … Continue reading Mom’s Teenage Years
If you are British, and of a ‘certain age’, this interview with Peter Purves is a must-read. There are very few television shows that have the staying power to be a universal part of childhood, not just for years, or decades, but to generations of kids. Blue Peter was a staple of many British childhoods, … Continue reading Peter Purves Interviewed by T.E.Hodden
The Green Card by Silviya Rankova “I sometimes feel as if I’m standing in the middle of a bridge looking in two directions: one that points to the U.S., the other that points to Bulgaria. But no matter which direction I head, I will still be home. I strongly believe that we as humans should … Continue reading The Green Card by Silviya Rankova
Oh, The Good Ol‘ Days by Melanie Smith When I was growing up, if someone said retro... It conjured images of the 50’s or the 60’s. Car hops with girls in short skirts or tight shorts wearing skates as they balance a tray full of take-out in one hand and a notepad in the other. … Continue reading Oh, The Good Ol‘ Days by Melanie Smith
Meditation: Why Do It? by Jill Hughes Meditation, in its most basic form has been around for eons, in fact. Man, has always, even during his most instinctual struggle for survival, found the time to sit, to question and to ponder on his innermost thoughts and at its core that is exactly what meditation entails … Continue reading Meditation: Why Do It? by Jill Hughes
Christine A Southworth NDD, SWA, MAFA interviewed by Sylva Fae Christine found an early talent for art, and won a scholarship to art college at age fifteen. She can’t remember a time when she wasn’t painting or drawing. After a rewarding and successful teaching career, Christine took early retirement to fulfil her ambition to become … Continue reading Christine A Southworth NDD, SWA, MAFA interviewed by Sylva Fae
The Real Captain Jack by T E Hodden It’s the year 1622, and we are stood in a palace in Tunis, an opulent home draped in the trappings of extreme wealth, and just over there, in that bedroom, a legend is about to die. I wouldn’t get too close, mind you. We aren’t sure of … Continue reading The Real Captain Jack
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