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WIAA: Alyson…, I didn’t see you posting anything new around here last weekend. Not like you. ALYSON: I know WIAA but I was having one of the best weekends of my life and it’s taken quite a few days to come down from the high. WIAA: Ah, that would be because of the football I … Continue reading "Take That and The Circus Tour 2026 Hits Glasgow"

Well, despite you all having experienced a heatwave down south this week, we in the far north have had much more manageable temperatures to deal with for which I’m grateful. I did however look out a summer dress for one of our sunny days, which was nice, but it seems rain is now forecast for … Continue reading "An “Alfie” Anniversary, Blog Names and Cher Turns 80!"

I was saddened to hear that the primary vocalist from the band Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere, passed away last weekend at the age of 76. Although he was an American, born in New Jersey, he had been living in East Sussex with his third wife for some time. If like me you turned 16 during … Continue reading "That Long Hot Summer, “Sylvia’s Mother” and RIP Dennis Locorriere"

Well, it’s a busy old Saturday for me as a lot of things are going on at the same time. This afternoon I am meeting up with DD and the friend I went to Eurovision with for cocktails, an early birthday celebration for me and a belated celebration for her. Ironically tonight is also Eurovision … Continue reading "Eurovision, Cocktails and A Beach Boys Anniversary: 60 Years Of “Pet Sounds”"

DD was on holiday from work this week, and one of the things she did was head through to Aberdeen to watch Maisie Peters perform in a small intimate venue. I’ve noticed her Maisie album on the shelves but can’t say I knew anything about her, until now. Turns out Maisie is a 25-year-old British … Continue reading "Maisie Peters Visits Aberdeen, Olivia Rodrigo Gets Her “Driver’s Licence” and A Sad Farewell To Máire Brennan"

WIAA: Alyson…, oh Alyson. ALYSON: Hi WIAA, I’m sorry I missed adding to your pages last weekend but I was away from home, having a wonderful couple of days with another man. WIAA: Oh. Didn’t expect that to be the reason! What did your other half say about that or did you not tell him? … Continue reading "Not So Clandestine Affairs, David Cassidy and “The Puppy Song”"

Well, another freaky coincidence happened this week in relation to this blog. If you dropped by last weekend you may have noticed that I’d written about the Geordie genius Sam Fender, whose song Rein Me In has now been at the top of the UK Singles Chart for eight of the last nine weeks. Various … Continue reading "Lindisfarne, “Meet Me On The Corner” and Another Weird Blogging Coincidence"

For those of you following my updates as to what is currently at the top of the UK Singles Chart, I haven’t had to do that for a while as the Sam Fender / Olivia Dean collaboration, Rein Me In, has reigned supreme (pun intended) for seven of the last eight weeks. It only slipped … Continue reading "A New Appreciation For Sam Fender and “Seventeen Going Under”"

If anyone ever tells you that a cost effective way of having your floors replaced is to do them all at the same time, ignore that bit of sage advice. It might be good for the pocket, but really not good for your head, your back or your living conditions, especially if it’s happening around … Continue reading "Easter Discombobulation, Doppelgängers and “Space Oddity”"

Well, a strange bit of synchronicity has come about this morning which makes today’s post a no-brainer. Yesterday was a bit of a foul day weather wise so my walking friend and I decided to visit the new tourist attraction that officially opened in our town a couple of months ago. If you look at … Continue reading "Castle Experiences, Runrig and “Loch Lomond”"

Well, we’ve had absolutely lovely weather up here in The Highlands this week with mild temperatures and blue skies. I love spring, as a whole new world opens up ready to be explored, compared with the indoorsy, dark days of winter. I love it so much I celebrate it’s arrival three times and have done … Continue reading "The Vernal Equinox, Life As A Singleton and Films, Films, Films"

I spent a few days in our capital city earlier this week and presumed I would write about that trip here, but to be honest I’ve written about trips to Edinburgh quite a few times already and also about get-togethers with the ex-flatmates from Aberdeen days (which this was) so I won’t bore you too … Continue reading "Edinburgh, XTC and “Making Plans for Nigel”"

I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about when I woke up this morning but then I heard the news that the singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka had passed away at the age of 86, so it became obvious. I thought I had written about him a fair few times around here but not as … Continue reading "He Was Brill and Heard Laughter In The Rain: RIP Neil Sedaka"

My routine of late has been to post something new on a Saturday but yesterday was fully booked what with meeting old friends for a long brunch, and then a hairdressing appointment. Both things went really well as the girls I met up with (we’ll always be girls however old we get) were the people … Continue reading "Silly Love Songs, Snow Sports and Bad Bunny At The Super Bowl"