CUBA AT THE CROSSROADS

CUBA AT THE CROSSROADS

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog

I have written two books on Cuba as I was interested in a socialist experiment which stood up against the USA and at first seemed independent.  One was called Cuba Libre: Breaking the Chains?  And with the photographer Barry Lewis, the second was called Into Cuba...

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Books

CUBA AT THE CROSSROADS I have written two books on Cuba as I was interested in a socialist experiment which stood up against the USA and at first seemed independent.  One was called Cuba Libre: Breaking the Chains?  And with the photographer Barry Lewis, the...

In praise of simple things

by | Aug 13, 2025 | Books, Poems

Sunlight on the sea Warm water on the face The bright yellow Of a fresh Primrose Seagulls calling at dawn A caressing hand Being able to walk Being able to think Being able to drink clean water Being able to put enough food on the table. Many take these things for...

The Miner

by | Aug 12, 2025 | Poems

JHe doesn’t know it’s summer The miner in the ward of the hospital. He retired on a pittance of a pension After a life of toil digging tin and coal in the dark Only to have a massive stroke. He can only speak in a whisper. He cannot hold his bowels, And must wear a...

Going to Greece

by | Aug 12, 2025 | News

I am going to Greece sailing with Liz sailing in early September for two months from Preveza in the Ionian Sea where we keep our boat. We are heading North towards Corfu. It will be about 30 degrees Celsius, which I hope will not be too hot. I trust we will have fair...