Words Are All We Have

25/03/2026

THE 8.55 TO BAGHDAD
Here’s another example of “in the footsteps of” and on this occasion we’re talking about Agatha Christie and her journeys to the Middle East. However the author, Andrew Eames, has explored not only her and her life and adventures, he has also covered the history of railway trains and travelled extensively from London to Baghdad. He finishes his journey in Iraq and his book was published in 2004. Now Iraq is regarded as unsafe for travellers.

23/03/2026

An interesting book but walking in the Middle East is not recommended at the moment.

15/10/2025

We‘re not actually sure who wrote this……

13/10/2025

IT MUST BE TIME TO RENEW THIS PAGE. watch this space…..

05/02/2025

25/01/2025

06/01/2025

If you are a speed reader (or have half a day to spare) https://resources.experfy.com/ai-ml/algorithms-gone-wrong-a-terrifying-future/ this is a fascinating, and as the author suggests, terrifying article. I take the opportunity to put my fingers in my ears and, wish you all a happy New Year... JXC

21/10/2024

Monday, for Priests and Musicians, (I capitalise both, for we all deal in magic, or should) is a day of rest. The performances over, one can relax the body and engage the mind. For instance, consider the miracle that is the Hand: Silly "method" fads for children have turned fingers into insensitive hammers and, coralled many (including me) away from those dangerous sharps and flats in the safe, dull key of C, taking away both the skill and the thrill. Fortunately Genius transcends, and forces a gap for a few of us lesser souls to escape the corall.
https://youtu.be/_sm8UqTtsXE?si=hznajPsLO9Fct-bC

18/10/2024

All our fine 'progress'
All of our Music and Art:
A brief acquaintance...

All our obsessions,
Love, Life, Death, vile war, sweet peace
Concern not Kronos.

Selene Candescent
Glows, guides, glides the tide's mantle;
Eternal cadence.