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Robert Johnson on guitar

Maybe you’re familiar with the story of Robert Johnson who allegedly did a deal with the devil in the 1930’s and became an incredible blues musician almost overnight albeit with a lot of hard work and practice. He influenced Clapton, the Stones, Robert Plant and loads of other people you’ll definitely be aware of. Anyway… […]

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Book shop

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Book week is upon us again and it tries to encourage children to see the joy in reading. I have to admit that up until a few years ago I hardly ever sat down with a book and allowed myself to enter a […]

AC/DC Vinylize Lands

AC DC glasses and vinyl record

Arguably the most famous rock n roll record ever made and now you can actually wear it on your face! “This was released five months after lead singer Bon Scott died. The song is a tribute to Scott, and the lyrics, “Forget the hearse ’cause I never die” imply that he will live on forever […]

Munich Musings

Bottomley Opticians

It’s Monday and I’m collecting my thoughts about 3 full on days we had at Opti Munich. This is another trade show where the finest people in the world creating hand-made, niche eyewear show us the very best they can do for us. If you love spectacles as much as we do then this sounds […]