Monthly Archives: October 2017

Autumn at the Sculpture park

Posted on October 17, 2017 by kindadukish

Took myself off to the Yorkshire Sculpture park this morning was it was such a lovely day, albeit the remnants of Storm Ophelia (who the hell came up with the idea of giving bad weather names?) were still around in … Continue reading →

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Self help psychobabble………………

Posted on October 16, 2017 by kindadukish

For years I have argued that the “self help” industry is potentially the biggest con trick perpetrated on society. People are often told “you can be anything you want to be”, which is demonstrably untrue e.g. I cannot become Pope … Continue reading →

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Opera!…….ee lad, thats music for posh folk

Posted on October 16, 2017 by kindadukish

Growing up in a working class family in Lancashire in the 1950s and 60s I can’t say that opera was something that I was exposed to, nor did I seek it out as it was considered “music for posh folk.” … Continue reading →

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Marsden Jazz festival is sidelined for a visit to Standedge Tunnel and a boat trip!

Posted on October 8, 2017 by kindadukish

Today was the final day of the Marsden Jazz festival here in West Yorkshire. Marsden is tucked at the foot of the Pennine Hills and as such suffers from very variable weather. Yesterday was grey, grim and raining but today … Continue reading →

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