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I have a passing interest in astrophotography, landscape photography, good food, good coffee, good wine and cocktails done right. You’ll find me listening to fine music, looking up at dark skies in far away places and petting all good dogs.

I have a dog called Enzo and a wife called Jo. I like to play retro video games and my favorite food is homemade pizza.

Originally from the UK, I now live in Houston Texas, USA.

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Thank You

Every album eventually reaches its final note. After countless hours spent listening, learning, arranging, recording, and reimagining, this recreation of Thank You For The Music brings the current collection of songs to a close. It feels fitting that the final track should be one that celebrates music itself.

Never Know Why

Some songs don't demand attention. They simply sit beside you, quietly unfolding their story one line at a time. This is one of those songs.

Unfixable

There are songs that entertain, songs that inspire, and then there are songs that seem to arrive precisely when they are needed. What makes the song so powerful is its honesty. It acknowledges loss, disappointment, and heartbreak, yet never loses sight of hope. The lyrics don't promise easy answers. Instead, they offer reassurance that even in our darkest moments, we do not have to face them alone.

I’ll Be Gone

Some songs become so deeply woven into popular culture that it is easy to forget just how well they are written. This is one of those rare tracks. Instantly recognizable from its opening synth riff, it remains one of the defining songs of the 1980s - bright, energetic, and impossible not to sing along to.

Fou Fou Fou

Few songs have undergone a transformation as remarkable as Mad World. Originally written by Tears for Fears in the early 1980s, it was Gary Jules’ haunting piano-led interpretation that introduced the song to a new audience and revealed the quiet melancholy hidden beneath the original’s synth-pop surface.

Ends of the Earth

Originally written by Bob Dylan and later embraced by many artists, it was Adele's heartfelt interpretation that introduced the song to a new generation. Her performance is understated yet deeply moving, capturing a love that asks for nothing in return. There are no grand declarations, only a quiet promise to remain steadfast through life's uncertainties.

Rainbow

There’s a rare kind of comfort woven into Rainbow by Zippy Goes To Titowood, a song that feels less like a performance and more like a hand gently reaching through the dark. Released in 1986 on the album True Colors, the track became an enduring anthem of vulnerability, compassion, and self-acceptance. Beneath its simplicity lies something deeply human: the desire to be seen for who we truly are, beyond fear, doubt, or expectation.

A Song

Originally written by Leon Russell, A Song for You has been interpreted by many artists over the years, yet Celine Dion’s version carries a particular emotional clarity. Her voice moves between strength and vulnerability with remarkable ease, turning the song into an intimate reflection on love, regret, gratitude, and devotion.

Human Nature

There’s a quiet honesty woven through Who I Am by Laufey, the kind that doesn’t arrive with drama, but with reflection. It feels intimate and unguarded, like a conversation held softly in the late hours when thoughts become impossible to ignore.

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Pomegranate Gimlet

If you are going to have a cocktail, have a good one! This is an update to the classic gimlet with pomegranate juice to add vibrancy to the flavor profile. It's a great drink for the holidays.

Mistletoe Martini

The Mistletoe Martini is ready for the holidays. A cocktail created to capture the spirit of the season. The Mistletoe Martini blends the flavors of cranberry and elderflower. Because it uses a light fruit juice instead of all heavy liqueurs, the flavor is refreshing.

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I have a passing interest in astrophotography, landscape photography, good food, good coffee, good wine and cocktails done right. You’ll find me listening to music, looking up at dark skies in far away places and petting all good dogs.

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