Migrant Writer, Code Monkey, Guitarrista and Karate-Ka
“WHAT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU I KNOW WHERE HE’S HIDDEN IT?” “Hidden what? Let me guess: he’s made a fortune, left a secret treasure map and ‘X’ marks the spot. Come on Christian, even a lunkhead like you ought to be able to see through that.” It’s 2016 and Danek, an investigative journalist, Read More ...
You would think that a healthy vegetarian lifestyle would be easy to achieve, especially in a Mediterranean climate. However, it is not without its challenges. Eating out rarely involves a vegetarian option and whilst there is an abundance of fresh vegetables it can be difficult to find replacements for dairy products. Read all the articles Read More ...
Just a collection of words. So here are the main links to sections where you will find a few thoughts on: Living in Spain Philosophy and Trying to be funny
A man who owns a hammer sees the world only as a nail. I heard this expression in connection with those that spend all their time at the gym seeking physical strength in order to look more intimidating. If you go around looking for a fight, you will likely find one. The problem is that Read More ...
When I last visited the UK, I realised that my own anti-Brexit sentiments were not universally shared. As I stood on the footplate of a British-built Beyer Garratt steam engine on the Welsh Highland Railway, discussing the merits of a 9F 40sq ft firebox, Richard, the driver, asked me where I lived. “Spain.” “Oh, then Read More ...
Thank you for your visit. If you are interested in the web development work, you may want to visit www.sortedspain.com or visit my facebook page. I hope to post samples of my music, information and views on living, working and playing in Spain, as well as a few practical guitar playing tips. Check out the Read More ...
It’s FREE… These bi-monthly podcasts (mostly) are a combination of satirical sketches and Spanish UK & US cultural differences. The series includes stories from my time as a professional guitarist and sound engineer. You can stream them directly from the embedded player. Click the link underneath each episode for a full *transcript and further information. Read More ...
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These pages are not about my web business. Instead, they are a series of articles about things that I believe matter and a few that don’t. I love writing, martial arts, jazz, and cooking. I especially enjoy playing and talking about the guitar. You can hear me play by clicking on the top menu bar Read More ...
I was once invited to eat in a restaurant by a well-known comedian at the time. A waiter, on spotting the celebrity diner, came over and said, “You’re that guy off the TV. Tell us a joke.” The comedian, who wasn’t feeling particularly funny, grabbed him by the collar, then pulled so that his face was almost Read More ...
For a short while I worked with a drummer who was also a friend of the great jazz pianist Bill Evans. He told me that Bill would sometimes come to the house, and they would have dinner together. As on so many occasions, after the meal Bill sat at the piano and started to play Read More ...
Have you ever wondered what woke means or if you are woke? Take my 15- point woke challenge, from The TakeOut podcast. The answers may surprise you. Read More …
A short review of the Cahaya guitar stand that I wrote for Amazon España. To my everlasting disappointment, it was rejected. Read More …
A week is a long time in politics and in the time it has taken to write this article, another British prime minister and a home secretary have gone. In this opinion piece, I ask if any of this matters. Read More …
This article is an extract from The TakeOut Podcast. It features a clash between Jack Monroe and a right-wing troll. I also explore attention deficit issues linked to video shorts. Read More …
This is less than a 2-minute read with a 4-minute audio trailer: A quick take on my episode 12 podcast, ‘You Only Lie Twice’. There are piranhas, Pink Floyd, and my grandma… Read More …
In this article, I share a few thoughts on guest writers and what it really takes to make a living as a self-publishing author. Plus: Boats, Godzilla, Flags, and Hot Blondes. Read More …
Each time a government minister appears on TV, there is a flagpole with a Union Jack in the background. Anyone viewing from abroad would think that every British room has one. Read More …
In a week when the UK Government announces that it plans to break International Law and appoints Tony Abbott, an acclaimed misogynist, as UK trade envoy, I propose a replacement statue to sit upon Colston’s empty plinth in Bristol. Read More …
What is it like being in lockdown in Spain? I feel like I am on the set of a zombie apocalypse movie. I Am Legend… Read More …
More doctors, more police, more teachers, rocket scientists… in fact more of everything & free champagne for everyone. It is practically guaranteed, once we get Brexit Done! LOL…
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