Archive for July, 2010

Take Me Walking Naked in the Rain

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Musings at the end of a very long week, but thoroughly refreshed by a long walk in the rain ... and a pint!! Will update with a full post over the weekend. It’s been a long week :)

Eclectic and Psychometric

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

I watched 2 films at various points this evening, both portraits of political figures, leaders if you like. However, history will leave future generations with very contrasting opinions of Bantu Stephen Biko and Idi Amin Dada Oumee. A man whose legacy will revolve around peaceful struggle against cruel oppression, compared to ...

Calm Water

Monday, July 19th, 2010

I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who will be their replacements. The truth is, no one knows what Roy Hodgson’s budget is. Amounts like £40 million have been ...

A Child of God – The Brightest Star

Monday, July 19th, 2010

There are times, such as these, where even the strongest faith is questioned, and when perceived individual problems are simply put into a stark and painful perspective. I can grieve the loss of my fiancée Dani, and can bemoan a career that keeps me so busy and detached, that I did ...

Inspired in Adversity … it is God’s Will

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

The last few days, today especially, have offered me a perfect illustration of life’s contrasts and the beauty that all of those variations present us. I have often spoken of my admiration for Nelson Mandela, and I am absolute in the esteem in which I hold him, on the day that ...

Small Thoughts, Big Impact

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

It is funny how how significant historical moments can often remind you of what you were doing at the time. I remember exactly where I was on the Sunday afternoon that Nelson Mandela was released, but heaven only knows what I did the day before, or after for that matter! I ...

Word … The Ultimate Four Letter Word

Monday, July 12th, 2010

As a former student of English Literature and graduate of Media and Cultural Studies, I have long been fascinated by language, most importantly in its key component, words, and their meaning. It may well be true that a picture is worth a thousand words, and I firmly believe that actions speak ...

Making Yourself Smile

Friday, July 9th, 2010

I wonder sometimes whether psychology is the biggest friend that we have, or the ultimate hoax. There are counsellors throughout the world who utilise psychology to help those in times of need, and then there are ‘motivational gurus’ who often, in my opinion, destroy people by inciting the pursuit of ...

Being Nice … It’s Kinda Fun

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

From a personal perspective, I try to live by a mantra which says that an active body, mind and soul will enable me to live and succeed in life to the very fullest. An active body is achievable by most, whether by a long and leisurely, if brisk, walk, or for ...

Tears Out of Africa

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

I met at least 100 honorary Ghanaians last night … some black, some white, one even Chinese! For one night only, unless you were born in a radius spanning the historical city of Montevideo, you were a Ghanaian! When 'The Black Stars' of Ghana met Uruguay in last night’s FIFA World ...