What’s in a name? Why is it so important? What’s the big deal? My first recollection of anything in terms of family and memories is back to when I was about five years old. I don’t remember anything before then. From that time until this whenever I was asked what my name was it would […]
Read More Chris Dryden R.I.P – 1982-2010 – Stop Taking The ChrisSo this is me. Harlem Gospel Singers? Who are they then? Well after listening to this rendition of the Stevie song Have A Talk With God I don’t have a problem at all with them. Very good stuff from them and worth you enjoying and remember that when you feel your life is too hard, […]
Read More Have A Talk With God – Harlem Gospel SingersSo the comic character/super hero Wolverine has a saying that he’s best in the world at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. It’s a good line. Other than the not nice bit. Which of course isn’t good at all. Then when you see what he’s good at … Anyway, not here to […]
Read More Being The Best At What You DoIt’s as though there is a phase where there’s an on-rush of material that I’m fascinated about and eager to post and there’s just not enough time in the day to do it. This is not the first time I’ve come across the subject of death – although I hardly have a morbid obsession over […]
Read More How We Approach A Loved One Passing OnDeacon Henry – a stalwart of a church in Derby died today. Death at the best of times is something to take seriously, but this one had a big impact on me. I needed somewhere to express my gratitude to God for his life and here seemed to be the best place. The years in which […]
Read More Goodbye Grandad – Tribute To My PatriarchIt is the story of changed lives and seeing it in action that can have a huge impact on others. So for all the writing and stuff, it’s good to get some people sharing their stories. I have a vested interest in this story of course as it involves a favourite pastime of mine – […]
Read More Changed Lives – Shawn MichaelsIn football, it’s often advised to those who have managed a club not to go back and manage that club again. The thinking is if you were a success at the club before, you’re not guaranteed to be a success again and seriously run the risk of tarnishing the good name you established before. Likewise […]
Read More Never Go BackLast week I put up a track of Donnie McClurkin paying tribute to Stevie Wonder with a track that does what all good tracks do – mix a great melody and great music with insightful lyrics that take you out of the comfort of your surroundings to the harsh social responsibilities people have. I should […]
Read More Jesus Children of AmericaThis is the last in a three part blog series today reviewing the state of my being as I turn 33. It obviously makes sense then that reviewing a year of three’s and how it’s been all about that number that I do a three part series. Following the look at how life has been […]
Read More The State of DMCD Address – Part ThreeCelebrating turning 33 I’ve been reflecting on what’s happened from Nov 2009 til now. It has been a year of three’s and I reflected on how that was the case with the home situation. as well as that though, there was also the issue with my work. Jobs Along the similar theme of being settled […]
Read More The State of DMCD Address – Part Two
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