Catching a live performance

There are few things in life that I enjoy more than going to the theatre for a great night out. Whether it is the opera, a concert or a play or stand-up comedian, I just love to catch a good live performance. Nothing else compares when it comes to entertainment, I find. But, of course, when you catch a concert or live event you will need to get some tickets and that’s where Ticket Solutions can help.

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Poetry bubbles

I'm happy to say that I've started writing a few poems again. I intend to produce a slim volume of poems dealing with leaving England and starting my new life in Australia. I can't give you the title, it's top secret, obviously. But the poetic cauldron is bubbling once more and I'm very pleased with that.

I've also started promoting the magazine again a bit more. Hopefully, I will receive a few more submissions in due course.

Digital cameras

I have for a few years now been experimenting with digital photography. I love the freedom that comes with digital cameras and of course, I made sure that I got myself the best digital camera
that I could get with my budget. It’s important to get the right kind of tools if you want to create great photographs.

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My poetry magazine lives once more!

Hear all about it: I just want you all to know that I have revived Ancient Heart Magazine from its slumber. You can now find the poetry mag right here. Have a look and see what you think. You may even consider submitting a poem your self or passing the link on to poetry loving friends you may know.

Submitting is in the format of a comment as the mag is in the shape of a blog. Just leave a comment on the last entry containing your poem and some other info. Full details are on the poetry mag/blog itself. Let's have some fun!

Brand new blog

Yes, I know...another blog? But this is my first Australian blog. You can find it here and it is simply titled Richard James. Don't know who that is. But seriously, I will be trying to build up this new blog with first impressions and experiences of my first few months/years in Sydney. It's just a few weeks until I will be leaving these shores for a new life in Australia.

I hope to continue blogging while Down Under and I already like the look of my new blog. The interface to use while writing is very handy as well. It's run by a thing called BlogNow and they do really seem like a good outfit.

Of course, in time, I will have to look into hosting my own domain site as well. A blogger's work is never done, it seems.

Property options

Everyone knows that and selling your home and moving can be a very trying and frustrating business. There are, of course, legal fees, dealings with estate agents, financial repercussions; there is just so much to worry about, all things considered. And yet, there are, of course, other options. Some people would just like to get cash for property and be done with it. It is certainly a clear option that may well be worth considering, depending on your circumstances.

There can be many reasons why you would want to sell your house quickly and make use of cash services. You may well want to release equity from your house. Or perhaps you would like to rent your home with the option of purchasing it back again.

There are many options available to you. Gateway Homes guarantees to make an offer to purchase your property regardless of the location or condition. They can complete in as little as a week. And don’t forget: You have no survey, solicitor or H.I.P fees to pay and it goes without saying that you are in control every step of the way.

There is a lot of confusion about the H.I.P. packages. The new law means that it is now even more costly and time consuming to sell your property on the open market. However, as Gateway Homes are private buyers you will not require a HIP and this means you can save time and money. They can arrange completion dates to suit you, which is always a good thing.

Gateway Homes are chain free cash buyers and because of this they are completely flexible and can complete in seven days or seven months, whatever is suitable to your situation. And there is absolutely no pressure on you to complete until you are ready. Check out their website to find out more about their wide range of services.

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Bus trance

This morning, going in on the bus, I was slipping in to a mild trance. The wheels on the bus went round and round, my MP3 player played soothingly in my ear, the other passengers were quiet enough and everything just meandered pleasantly along. I was half asleep when my stop came around. Then the working day started. Oh well..

Laser vision

Eyesight is such an important feature for anyone, really. You just can’t underestimate how vital your eyes are when it comes to everyday life. But, perhaps even more so when you have to rely on extraordinary vision to carry out vital missions, such as certain military personnel and aviators. I came across some fascinating LASIK information I would like to tell you about.

Institutions such as NASA and the United States military are enhancing the performance of their personnel by adopting laser vision correction technologies which are already being used for civilian use. Using this amazing LASIK technology the Department of Defense and NASA are able to improve the vision of their personnel as they are confronted with extreme conditions that challenge them physically. It’s really quite amazing. Steven Shallhorn, M.D. has said that NASA and the Defense Department have shown that the LASIK technology exceeds the normal standards of safety and effectiveness.

Contemporary LASIK uses two lasers instead of just one. The LASIK procedures and highly sophisticated and well-established. The combination of these advanced laser technologies creates a custom-fit procedure that has been clinically proven to provide outstanding safety and visual results; which is a very impressive feat. When they were asked, a cool one hundred percent of naval aviators who had undergone the procedure said that they would recommend the surgery to other naval aviators.

Such a beautiful day

It is a glorious sunny day in September. Well, you already knew that it was September. Our two cats are sleepy, those lazy critters. Went out to do some shopping this morning and run into a chav mum effing and blinding after her chav children in the supermarket. It lifted up my heart to see such lovely communication between the generation divide.

Watched a bit of a cheesy Bruce Willis film. Yes, his co-actor was a child but no one was secretively dead or anything so it was a genuine stretch for old Brucey.

Meanwhile, I am in dire need of a haircut and who is going to take care of that, I wonder? Not the barber, surely? Strange name for a barber; Shirley..

Digital photos

Do you remember those days when perhaps it was your birthday and your mother made you pose in front of the photo camera holding your birthday presents? I can remember the awkwardness of having to pose like that at the insistent request of family members. But, looking back, I’m glad they did take photographs as now I just love looking through my photo albums and taking a trip down memory lane. Memories like that, captured on film are precious and irreplaceable.

Of course, these days taking pictures is even easier with the advent of digital photography. But, have you found that you don’t often get to see prints of your photos anymore? Well, I have. One solution that enhances your viewing pleasure is getting a digital photo frame from Digital Photo Frame Central. This way you would have a selection of your favourite digital pictures right there in your room or wherever you want to put your digital photo frame. Makes sense, right?

Don’t forget that a digital photo frame is a very handy and useful way to view your pictures. After all, a digital photo frame can display all your photos and of course you can put your memory card straight from your camera into your digital photo frame. You will get to see your photos in a spontaneous way and not have them locked away in albums you hardly ever get out. And, you wouldn’t need to print all of your pictures which, of course, can be expensive.

Dublin vista

View of the River Liffey as it flows through Dublin city centre. I love Dublin. It has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere and, of course, there is nowhere better to sit back in one of the myriad of pubs and sip from a pint of the black stuff. When I was there the first time I made a point of visiting the statue of Oscar Wilde; a garish affair in bright, gaudy colours but certainly original enough, just like the great man himself.

It's strange to think of all of the great Irish writers who felt they had to leave Dublin and Ireland behind. Beckett, Joyce, Wilde; they all left and made their mark in London or Paris. They were voluntary exiles, which makes you wonder what Dublin was like in those days.

The Irish are poets and drinkers and I'm happy to say I possess those genes to a some extent. I'd love to go back to Ireland and see more of the countryside and the West. I vill be back.

Peter Pan

The wonderful little Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, London. It's a very special little statue to a whimsical fairy-tale character. I just love the story of how it suddenly appeared overnight as a surprise for the children of London. It is nice feeling that magic still happens every now and then, you only have to look for it..

Beautiful Snowdonia

The United Kingdom is a wonderfully diverse and beautiful country and a great place for a holiday. You can find any type of holiday destination you want here. One of the most beautiful parts is Wales and specifically the Snowdonia area. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and it is very popular with climbers, hikers or just people who love the outdoors. It is a wonderful place to go walking and enjoy the stunning scenery and welcoming people.

The Snowdonia National Park is located in the north west of Wales in the counties of Gwynedd and Conwy. The major part of the park is in Gwynedd with the north eastern section being in the county of Conwy, in particular the beautiful Conwy Valley. The National Park is a very diverse area ranging from the snow covered mountains of the Snowdonia Range through the lush green valleys and plains to beautiful coastal resorts with rocky headlands sheltering sandy beaches.

There is just so much to do in Snowdonia and you will find ancient monuments, amazing castles, outstanding golf courses and mountain bike trails for the sporty types. The landscape scenery is sure to impress anyone. For instance, the coast from Harlech to Barmouth is a long stretch of golden sands with massive sand dunes that the children will love and clear blue seas you can't help but want to swim in. A Snowdonia Holiday is sure to deliver perfect fun and relaxation for anyone. Enjoy!

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William Blake's tomb

I was in St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday and somewhere deep below in the crypt I saw the tomb of William Blake. A shiver ran down my spine. To stand there facing that immortal name. There was a nice plate with his wonderful lines:

To see the world in a grain of sand,
and to see heaven in a wild flower,
hold infinity in the palm of your hands,
and eternity in an hour.

Seeing his name upon those ancient walls was stunning for me as a poet. I revelled in the moment. I shall never forget it.