Monthly Archives: January, 2009
Moving day!
Well, this time tomorrow we will be well on our way to Northern Ireland – car and trailer packed to the gills with children and everything bar the kitchen sink. My main staple will be a large thermos filled with strong tea – not laced with rum though as I have to share the driving. [...]
President Obama is sworn in while Aretha murders the National Anthem
The Americans do these affairs so well don’t they?
This significant event had enough pizzazz to remind the world this nation is number one when it comes to showbiz – and just that right touch of solemnity to show that this is something that the American people are proud of.
And by all accounts so far, Obama [...]
A celebration of Australia Day in Munich
January 26th is a day of celebration all around Australia to commemorate the founding of our wonderful nation. The focus is on friendship and what better way to celebrate this than through music? Despite the fact that Australia is still a relatively young nation we boast a rich culture encompassing the artistic spectrum, as well [...]
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