Tag: FRIENDSHIP

My Mate, Colin Woolway

My Mate, Colin Woolway

What impressed me most about Colin's drumming was his ability to control a band and to take it to great heights. He knew how to change the mood, he knew how to hold it all together, he knew how to save the day, he knew how to wow, and he knew how to push the music to a great climax. In many senses he was music.

NICE PEOPLE

NICE PEOPLE

How many nice people do you know? Let me be a little more specific: How many people do you know who you feel at ease with; who are genuine and real; who are warm and thoughtful; who you know care sincerely and consistently about you; who you trust, and who are committed to companionship with … Continue reading NICE PEOPLE →

TALKING TO YOURSELF

TALKING TO YOURSELF

Up to now I've never shared my personal feelings on my blog. That may be partly because I'm in touch with who I really am, and what I'm really like, and how un-like the majority of people I am, and so how few people can tolerate me! As my brother once said to me so … Continue reading TALKING TO YOURSELF →

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 7: LAUGHING WITH MATES

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 7: LAUGHING WITH MATES

Some of my favorite experiences are not once-only events but types, and one of the best and most memorable pleasures of life so far has been having a laugh with some good friends... My idea of a real friend is someone I can relax and be myself with-not someone I have to force myself to … Continue reading MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 7: LAUGHING WITH MATES →

YOUR ONE TRUE FRIEND

YOUR ONE TRUE FRIEND

  How many of us know how to be a good friend? How many of us know the pleasure of having one? (SNUFMUMRIKO: "Some Distant Afternoon") Two years ago I wrote a post called “Profile of a good friend”, partly in honor of my good mate Terence Ruffle, who, unfortunately, lives on the other side of … Continue reading YOUR ONE TRUE FRIEND →