Butterfly wing jewellery became hugely popular following the British Empire exhibition of 1924, although the Patent for reverse-painted jewellery with a butterfly-wing background was in fact granted one year earlier. The distinctive component of this jewellery is the Morpho butterfly, originating predominately from South America. Typically there is a an iridescent blue butterfly wing [...]
Well cash actually, and lots of it! Or so I thought. Now there’s no denying the attractiveness of the green stuff and with the onset of the so called “credit crunch” it’s a lot more scarce than it was. For many people, this equates to the inability to borrow, and for some, especially [...]
One day it happens. You’re a bit older than you thought you were. I was considering taking up some form of Martial Arts again after a (very) long gap and had dropped in on any number of local sessions ranging from kick boxing to Karate. All looked the part, but something was missing…………..older students! [...]
Well its week three and I’ve found myself writing a blog about having to write a blog! Blog writing is a new thing for me (as anybody who has read my early efforts might agree), but it is surprisingly therapeutic. I guess the thing now is to make it interesting, fresh and new enough [...]
Now and then, when I want to dissolve into a meditative moment, I close my eyes and I’m there! Now those of you who’ve been will know exactly what I mean. For me, its brilliant blue skies, crystal clear air and snow capped mountain peaks to die for. There I am, standing at the [...]
You know what, starting out is easier than some people would have you believe! Ok, I’m not suggesting that you’ll suddenly turn into a guitar maestro overnight but it’s entirely possible to be up and on stage with your local 12 bar blues band in no time at all by sticking to a few [...]
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