We are standing on the edge

For my 200th post, here's one that checks my top 10 favourite bands / records / songs all in one. Glorious indeed.

Happy Birthday Mum

Today is my Mum's birthday.

She continues to be a huge source of inspiration and now as an adult I often wonder 'how did/does she do it?'. By the time she was my age, she had three school-age children to look after. Mum found the most incredible strength to care for my Dad before he lost his fight with cancer earlier this year. She is the most intuitive, kindest and least selfish person I've ever met.

Happy Birthday Mum, you're amazing and I love you.

Summer Sundae

A chilled out day on Clapham Common with laid-back tunes, pimm's, free ice-cream (loved the ice-cream sandwiches) and people in their smalls. Like you do.

Grace

The tunes + the voice + the ribald humour + the fashion + the moves = one of the most memorable performers of all time. Grace forever.

Lovebox @ Victoria Park

The National @ Camden Roundhouse

As seems to be the way on this tour, Matt came into the crowd during 'Abel' and 'Mr November' and I was person #7 to give him a shoulder hug.