Creating Music and Social Change

I want to share with you a wonderful videoclip of an orchestra born out of one of the most amazing movements for social change developed over the last three decades: El Sistema.  Founded in 1975 by the Venezuelian musician, Jose Antonio Abreu,  El Sistema’s goal...

On Air

Just a quick note to tell one and all that I will be interviewed by Rob Richardson on his “WriteOn” program tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March 2009 at 11.00 am GMT.  If you’re hanging around or driving around or otherwise find yourself with some empty head...

The Other End of the Rainbow

I’d like to introduce you to David Gardiner and his wonderful new collection of short stories “The Other End of the Rainbow.”  David is an expat Irishman, a former teacher and “professional student” now living in London. He has previously...

I'm With the Band

This little game has been going around cyberspace lately, but it’s just too much fun not to waste an hour doing it.  So, if you’re looking for a good procrastination technique, let me recommend the following:1. Band Name. Go to ‘wikipedia’...

Announcing The Paperback!

It’s easy to think that the paperback is the hardcover’s adorable baby brother…lovable, of course, important, definitely.  But some how, just not as…as…..exciting.  Well ladies and gentlemen, I am hear to tell you that it just ain’t...