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Eleven, Eleven, Eleven, Eleven
The First World War officially ended 100 years ago today … November 11, 1918. More than 16 million people were killed, 8 million of them ‘civilians’.
And then just 21 years later … WW2 broke out. But that is a different story.
100 years ago today is a fascinating site that gives you a day by day summary of The Great War.
Meanwhile, Yo Yo Ma performing at WWI Armistice Ceremonies:
and The Guardian writing about ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’
WW2 broke out just 21 years after the end of WW1. That’s like a major war ending in 1997 and a second one starting this year.
Here’s hoping (though we probably need to do more than ‘hope’) that WW3 is not just around the corner - because sometimes I wonder. And I think senior world leaders also ask …
“Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism,” the French president said, according to a translation of his remarks. “Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying our interests first, who cares about the others, we erase what a nation holds dearest, what gives it life, what makes it great and what is essential: its moral values.”
President Emmanuel Macron
Trump continues to be a global disgrace, and increasingly a major threat to world peace and stability.
Here’s an idea - don’t vote … be isolated and uninvolved in what is happening around you … and then at least you too can say - without any doubt:
“I am a microcosm of America.”
#swingleft #vote #choose
Call it a public service. Links to the first 8 of the BBC TV Series Grumpy Old Men that started in 2003.
Just had a great conversation that was about how we might get seemingly disparate organizations focussed on working together, to broaden the common message, rather than working separately.
During the conversation I was reminded of The People’s Front of Judea
… and sadly so common it barely scrapes into the news cycle.
Oh My - Floyd from the archives. All standing around playing their electric guitars and not a cable to be seen …
Now, I write not as ‘An Englishman in New York - but certainly ‘in America’ and tend to agree with the French Ambassador. Not Noah.
Is that the ‘European' in me?
🎵 Antoine Baril - One Man Genesis … if you like Genesis, instrumentals and covers - this is a pretty good 17minute Genesis medley - playing all the instruments himself.
🎵 … while I am on the topic of Danish Music … Kim Larsen with Gasolin … no apologies.
^^This version^^ didn’t include the ‘opera singer’ …
🎵 Always liked this song … please don’t hate me for it.
One word shows how much we’ve changed the way we talk about race
… is my first offering this afternoon …
Jonathan Pie on one of his best rolls ever … is my second.
They are connected.
Trump’s America … you just got to click through and watch.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, I love …
No it’s not that video … it’s an entirely different one. Off to get some popcorn while I wait for the responses.
GO!
🎵Marvelous Stuff From Guthrie Govan and Mohini Dey
🎵Nothing More To Say …
Peak Corbyn? You What? Jeremy Corbyn will be the next Prime Minister!!!!!!!!!!!
What say you UK peeps?
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1969, the same year as
Nice / Everything As Nice As Mother Makes It
Ummagumma
Caravan
Abbey Road
Silent Way
Led Zeppelin
What We Did On Our Holidays
Genesis To Revelation
Songs From A Room
Nashville Skyline
oh .. and
… Sammy had it.
If @Manton should ever decide to rewrite the Micro.blog contracts I have found just what he needs as a starting point.