Ok, I wrote 365 blogs in 365 days for my sixtieth year but I have so much more to write elsewhere and need to concentrate on that. But now that I am into my seventh decade I can go back to being a casual blogger - blue moon posts and casual observations as they occur, basically just taking in the view, hence the new title. And here is the first view. I took this picture from the steps of the National Gallery in London, after seeing the Rembrandt Exhibition, which is well worth a visit. The exhibition got a little crowded and the audio listeners have little regard for the rest of us, nevertheless, a day in London is always a treat. But back to the picture, the blue cock on the plinth, in front of Nelson's column, the London Eye in the distance and the jet contrail lines in the blue sky offered quite a composition, which was hard to resist snapping. But back to the National Gallery, I also really liked the Maggi Hamblin, Walls of Water exhibition, huge white canvasses full of energy and they provided a very good counter to the dark Rembrandts. It has been a good birthday week all round, the new Martin guitar (picture to be posted later) is just about the best all round guitar I have ever played and this week I will be recording with it in the attic studio. And this film clip is the guy who introduced me to Martin guitars. Mine is a much simpler model than his (which is a D45 and way to fancy for my taste). Mine is a D16, much simpler, solid spruce and mahogany and a great sound without all of the fancy trimming. I've never been a guitarist who craved sparkly bits on guitars - and this year I might vlog some of the tunes I record, we'll see how the time goes. And so this is Blog # 1 of my seventh decade - I hope it finds you well - long may you run:
