Category Archives: Places

The Cliff Edge … my original photo

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

Many have asked to see my original photo at Tintagel, which became the logo for this website, so here it is.

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LOCARNO: Lame script trumps 'The Queen of Hearts'

Posted on August 18, 2009 by admin

Valerie Donzelli writes, directs and stars with Jeremie Elkaim in ‘The Queen of Hearts’ By Ray Bennett LOCARNO, Switzerland — “The Queen of Hearts” is a frothy but lame Parisian sex farce about a young woman who cannot get over … Continue reading →

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Normandy beaches as they are today

Posted on June 6, 2009 by admin

Memorials, cemeteries and everyday life … thanks to so many, life goes on.

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The joint is rocking, but Motown hangs in there

Posted on May 1, 2009 by admin

Downtown Detroit on May Day 2009 viewed from the riverfront in Windsor, Ontario

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The ruins of Detroit captured in beautiful photographs

Posted on March 14, 2009 by admin

Detroit has long been a city in trouble but living across the river in Windsor, ON, from 1969 to 1977 left me with a great fondness for the sad old place where I covered political gatherings and peace demonstrations, reviewed … Continue reading →

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Kensington Symphony makes great music in St. John's

Posted on March 8, 2009 by admin

The Kensington Symphony Orchestra performs in the old church St. John’s The old church St. John’s in Smith Square just down from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster was packed once again on Saturday night for a concert by the … Continue reading →

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London socked in by heaviest snowfall in nearly 20 years

Posted on February 2, 2009 by admin

Cars loaded on my street in W2 London woke up to a blanket of thick snow today and it’s been snowing fat flakes for most of the day. Time for Wellington Boots and a walk in Hyde Park where, with … Continue reading →

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Bright start to the year for Spurs with FA Cup win

Posted on January 3, 2009 by admin

Spurs captain Jonathan Woodgate flips the coin ahead of tonight’s kick-off It was cold but entertaining at White Hart Lane tonight as Tottenham Hostpur kicked off 2009 with a convincing 3-1 win over Wigan in the third round of the … Continue reading →

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Back to the Red Shoot on Boxing Day

Posted on December 28, 2008 by admin

There are few things to match the annual Boxing Day jaunt through the New Forest to the Red Shoot pub near Linwood for a pint or two of Tom’s Tipple bitter with family and friends. This year, it was a … Continue reading →

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Here's to eternity's sunrise

Posted on December 25, 2008 by admin

St. Charles Bridge, Prague Photo: Ray Bennett

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