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James at Leeds Arena ce soir. First saw James 40 years ago in 86, Barrow Bluebird Club. Beautiful….always. “Cos when I hold her in my arms, I feel like Fred Astaire”.

The post is part of the verification process for the nuclear weapons firing button. Watch that space.

'Optimism' - ow available from Bandcamp. If the BBC4 feature (referenced in the “Rumours…” section) comes off, it will be very special. billnelson.com/so/baPqlM6d_?l…

“Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down.” Attorney General fired as well. We’re entering the end game. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Yet another reason to see Spurs relegated. There is zero accountability these days, and we (the plebs) will have to take our own actions against wrongdoing or where there are ineffective public bodies. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/a…

#OnThisDay in 1978, Genesis released their ninth studio album “...And Then There Were Three…” Listen: lnkfi.re/GenesisATTWT

All a matter of opinion, but I agree. However, suspect the soul is not tortured, seemed to always be a lackey for his handlers. Would have been a very different country if John Smith had not sadly died when he did. We move on.

Gonna have to just adjust to the zeitgeist & try to get to know some of these ‘political people’. Forget principles & values, there’s a lot of £$€¥ to be made with insider betting. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Ryuichi Sakamoto - sadly left us on this day in 23. Raising a liccle glass to his genius.

The Govts. of this country & the other one (of which it is a puppet to) are an abomination, along with a significant proportion of their populations. The value they put on human life is deplorable. The world should put sanctions on both these countries. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

facebook.com/share/p/1N74xc… About sums it up really. Taking on the hegemony is possible, but will take some guts, particularly to stand up in the face of a hostile media.

Liam Rosenior slammed for 'total idiocy' after bizarre statement on ball and Chelsea huddle | talkSPORT. “Respect the ball”?! I’ve gotta get a grip & recognise that it is a totally different world to the one I grew up in. talksport.com/football/40851…

“It is focused on engagement, and transparency, not personal promotion.” ‘Not personal promotion’ - yeah right, pigs can fly. Why can’t they just do the job that they were elected to do. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

Great community facility, which I support. Reminder: “Freedom of worship..British constitution..primarily protected by Article 9, Human Rights Act 98, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, & religion.” A Right, a great country. Where would I be deported to, curious?

The Third Man - Final Scene youtu.be/l64JIcG-O-k?si… via @YouTube One of THE great films. Anna’s rejection of Martins is a direct contrast to classic Hollywood endings. “Choosing to walk past him, cementing the film’s theme of disillusionment and fatalistic loyalty over romance.”

I Am Kloot - Northern Skies - Glastonbury 2010.mpg youtu.be/coyu6OyWJwU?si… via @YouTube John Bramwell in ‘I Am Kloot’.

John Bramwell at the magnificent Crescent, York, ce soir. John, Ian McNabb, & Vini Reilly, the greatest troubadours still alive on the planet.

“It takes money to kill bad guys.” ‘Death & destruction’ Pete. What a guy. Really impressive. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

The penalties for this stuff are woefully inadequate, & no deterrence. When I am PM, the Falkland Islands will form a major role in the punitive sentences. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

He’s an interesting character is Ryder. I like listening to what he has to say. theguardian.com/music/2026/mar…