by John Hanlon | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized |
On November 2nd 2019, I celebrate my 70th birthday. While I’m delighted to have made it so far, there will be no party, fireworks or over-indulgence of any kind. Instead, I will pause to ponder the life I’ve lived and the life I’ve yet to live. Although, to tell the...
by John Hanlon | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized |
I’ve recorded a great many songs that never found a home. So many that I’ve contemplated collating the best of them onto an album entitled ORPHANS. However, given that so few people actually buy CDs now, and the fact my fan club would fit in a phone booth,...
by John Hanlon | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized |
The café door opens and the young woman breezes in talking on her phone. She approaches the counter and, by pointing and mouthing, conveys her order to the incredibly patient man behind it while continuing her conversation. Loudly. She then settles at a table next to...
by John Hanlon | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
As we grow older we are expected to know stuff, to acquire something approaching wisdom through experience and observation. However, as I age bewilderment and disappointment far outweigh my wisdom. I’m disappointed in us. From the top to the bottom of society we act...
by John Hanlon | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorized |
It would be fair say that more than a few people, my wife included, were shocked and offended when I laughed out loud during funeral for a dear departed friend. In my defence I’d like to offer the following: Terry sighed and rubbed his unshaven chin. ‘I was never the...
