On this day in July, 16 years ago, we lost the legendary Syd Barrett – an extraordinary character and mystical muse who revolutionised the sounds of the late sixties. As a teenager, I loved his music, and love it still. Here’s “For Syd”.Â

 I’ve been away, she said, I’ve been away,Away down the river and out to the seawhere there are…
Today is the first day of Spring – and very welcome it is, too! I have been thinking…
Early on Saturday morning, I swear I heard a Cuckoo! I know it is very early, but the…
Oh no – it’s SPIDER TIME again… Just how do they get in my house – and why?
Social media is surely the “Marmite” of modern times….love it or hate it, it’s definitely not going away!Â
A most exotic bird visited me this morning, just in time for Easter! Happy Easter Sunday, everyone!
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