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I spoke to my friend Noel today about Daddy dying. My brother picked up my phone, as I have not been answering any calls. I was rather proud of myself, I must admit. I sounded very together. Ask me how I am coping and my answer is simple: I cook. All mails or texts of […]
Before I share a small bit of writing I want to share something funny that happened a few minutes ago. The entire house was filled with family, my sister and the kids arrived, my father’s memorial is taking place rather soon. I walked into the lounge, the TV on full blast while my Mother and […]
The mind is a strange planet, and I know I am not alone. Your mind is just as odd as mine. Already I can feel a strategy brewing as to how to deal with my father’s death. On the one hand my mind says….hey, why be sad, the old dude is not missing. He is […]
Daddy’s dead. Two hours ago. I wonder as I write if this is who I am. One who seeks the solidity of words, as though they can anchor me here more than any person could. Words are safer and music safest. My Mother is a rock of course, her faith wrapped firmly around her with […]
It takes little to make me happy. Right now I am ecstatic! Gilda, founder of TLC Alzheimer’s Homes and my adopted granny just gave me….the coolest ever ….pair of woolen gloves in turquoise green! Along with recipes I must try out and spices. Oh and a matching turquoise woolen beanie!! Bliss. I am so happy! […]
Right, this is gonna download straight to your device. Just sharing thoughts music, creativity and how to go insane…with style. I do swear in places and I am horribly honest 🙁 Podcast:What’s Consuming You?
…because life is just never gonna be the same again. It’s called The End, inspired by a book on the Dark Ages. Written by Tom Holland. PS, this is a demo version of the song. It can be found on my Call it Love album which you can buy somewhere online. I am not being […]
It occurred to me this morning that I need to regain my focus. I had a conversation with a friend who is a prolific writer about the creative process yesterday. He is enjoying the freedom exploring other forms of writing provides and so asked me about my creative process. ‘I need stimuli” I said. Look, […]
Random thoughts in my notebook. Some remain as is, others become music. * The cost of… I cannot pay this price,this toll you taught me of. If you are silent bad things won’t happen Auriol. Just pretend you are not there and close your eyes. One year saw that price plummet and skyrocket as brooms […]
I opened for Ben Harper a year ago. And it was one of the best nights of my career so far. Nothing could have prepared me for any of it. Or for what came in its wake. We all experience moments when time stands still and you are forced to reevaluate everything. Last year was […]