WHERE DID YOU GO TO MY LOVELY?..PETER SARSTED
WHERE DID YOU GO TO MY LOVELY?..PETER SARSTED An Indian born British singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist, Peter Sarsted is best known for this 1969 UK number one hit, a portrait of a poor-born girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. Set to a faux...
I'M A BELIEVER..THE MONKEES
I'M A BELIEVER..THE MONKEES Written by Neil Diamond and recorded by The Monkees with lead vocals by Micky Dolenz, the single went to number 1 in the US chart on December 31st 1966 and stayed there for 7 weeks. It went gold within two days of it's release and has...
EVERLASTING LOVE..THE LOVE AFFAIR.
EVERLASTING LOVE..THE LOVE AFFAIR. Written by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden who produced the original version recorded in Nashville by Robert Knight in 1967. Versions of "Everlasting Love" have appeared in the Top 40 in every decade between 1960 and 2010—with the...
I have a jukebox in my head….
I have a jukebox in my head…. Every day of next week I'm going to post a song I love from the late 60's …If you're as old as I am you'll love it and if you're younger then I'll introduce you to some great classics that you might not be too familiar with!
The amazing Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids
The other day I had the privilege of meeting Alicia Mdaka, one of the grandmothers featured in my recent blogs about GAPA - Grandmothers Against Poverty and AIDS . Not long ago, the day after she returned from a stay in hospital, Alicia's house burnt down...
Thank you for sending in so many thought provoking comments.
Yesterday I wrote about my personal background in connection to apartheid and how I came to be an HIV/AIDS campaigner and activist, because some people who read my blog might not be aware of it still. What I do is nothing special. I'm not a hero/heroine …You don't...
A Day in the Life of Alicia Mdaka…
A Day in the Life of Alicia Mdaka… Go to the YouTube clip: http://goo.gl/y41Ii8 At 5.30am Alicia gets up to prepare herself, her grandchildren and great grandchildren for the day. Before day break she irons their school clothing - bathes the children in a tin tub and...
I first heard about the apartheid regime when I was a teenager
I first heard about the apartheid regime when I was a teenager living in Scotland in the early 70's. Back then I found it hard to believe that a country could forcibly separate and divide it's citizens according to their race and skin colour. I thought the concept was...
It intrigues me to see….
As an advocate and campaigner for HIV/Aids I'm blogging about Nevergiveup grandmothers not only out of respect and admiration, but because I'm trying to raise awareness and support. It intrigues me to see how many people comment on my blogs. The numbers are often...
The miraculous wonder of creation
The miraculous wonder of creation..no matter how you describe or understand it.. "God" vs science or perhaps a combination of both. What's your take on the mystery of existence folks..?
First day of 2014
First day of 2014 and here's some of my guys lined up in a row...!
Reading material over the Festive holidays
Reading material over the Festive holidays.
Back to making necklaces..
Back to making necklaces.. Very happy.. Doesn't take much!
Here's a jolly Santa
Here's a jolly Santa to help get you closer to the spirit of Festive cheer! He's looking at his book..most likely finalising which ones of the boys and girls deserve presents before he sets off on his wintry Arctic snow ride. Have you been good boys and girls...
London night scene
London night scene..Magic in headlamps and raindrops..
There is a massive sense of "void"
Nelson Mandela retired from public office several years ago but in spite of the fact that he was very elderly and infrequently seen, he was still undoubtedly the absolute reference point for South Africa. He was the glue that held the whole thing together, even while...
Nevergiveup's
Today's blog features Nevergiveup Gogo – Beauty Nomvelo Skefile. Beauty worked for 10 years on a rubbish dump, picking up bottles, plastic and cardboard to sell for recycling. The dump stank with rotten food. On her first day of work she felt sick all day. When she...
UK TV Alert
In an interview with ITV's Tonight programme Annie Lennox has spoken out against children being exposed to explicit and sexualised music videos. Click here to watch online (UK only) 'Pop, Sex and Videotape' Click here to find out more
Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated event
We've just received confirmation that Annie Lennox will be joining Cape Town's Madiba commemoration event at the Cape Town Stadium today, 11 December 2013! For more information visit www.capetown.gov.za
Inside Parliament House in Cape Town
Inside Parliament House in Cape Town today at the memorial book signing table for Nelson Mandela.