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That Time We Did 2 Shows in 1 Day in London – Wicked & Bat Out of Hell

By Adventures, Gigs & Shows, Happiness & Joy, Love & Relationships, ThinkingNo Comments

I remember that time we did 2 shows in 1 day in London. It was one of the best days I’ve had in a long time.

It was a bright February day. We enjoyed each other’s company in the car. You kindly did all the driving. We tubed it into the city centre. I nearly lost my life due to getting stuck in the tube door. But you were there to pull me inside. You kept me safe while we travelled around the gigantic and intimidating city of London. I have never felt safer, than I did with you that day.

We drove down to London and went watching Wicked and Bat Out of Hell:

Wicked was your passion. You were right seeing it with the full stage set and cast in London is an experiential must.

We had a brief scout about in London before getting something to eat.

Then we went on to Bat Out of Hell – The Musical. To you, this was you fulfilling a promise you had made. I didn’t take the promise seriously at the time you made it, due to circumstances. It was one that I never expected you to fulfil. The show was phenomenal and I’m sure that I thanked you more than once for the experience?

We then headed home. You still kept me at a distance avoiding the physical intimacy I offered. But that’s okay. It was and is still one of my best, happiest memories. So thank you for the amazing day and incredible memory.

My Unconditional Positive Regard always,

Antony

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The Death of Two International & Iconic Queens

By Gay, ThinkingNo Comments

Recently we’ve lost two international iconic queens, Lily Savage (Paul O’Grady) and Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries). Here is my tribute to them:

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I don’t think that anyone could ever replace them. But in the same breath, the young comedy performers coming through just haven’t got that iconic quality.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Sometimes People Disappoint

By Life, Love & Relationships, Technology, ThinkingNo Comments
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It is a fact of life that: Sometimes People Disappoint.

Wiser people than me, would say have no expectations, then you are never disappointed but always surprised.

The thing is:

  1. I am not one of those wiser people.
  2. Sometimes people, in what they say, give you some expectations.

I guess some people can’t follow through on their words. Rather than feel disappointed, I choose to move on; and look for those rare people who do what they say.

In other news: I recently visited Speke Hall & Gardens and treated myself to a new smart phone, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in a gorgeous baby blue. Blog posts to follow.

Write soon,

Antony

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The Cost of Living Crisis

By Money / Finances, Political, ThinkingNo Comments
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I’m not generally a fan of the word crisis. It is used far too frequently in the sensationist media. But the cost of living in the UK is definitely heading towards a crisis point.

The costs of the basics, food, water, shelter, electricity and clothing is rising at an alarming rate and much higher than people’s wages. Add to this a rise in Taxes (National Insurance). Some of the poorest in our society are simply put not going to make ends meet.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our openly corrupt Government could make some different choices, ones that would help all. For example, they could:

  • Scrap the planned rise in National Insurance Tax (due in April 2022).
  • Reduce or Scrap the taxes raised on Food and Fuel. This action alone would benefit everyone and significantly reduce people’s outgoings.

But the rich, those who are most resilience to increases in the cost of living, decide our fiscal policies. They have no idea what it is like to be poor or to struggle.

I can only hope that the economy starts to nose dive and that they make some real decisions then to deal with the cost of living crisis.

Write soon,

Antony

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