Joshie's questions

"Papa?"... 'Yes Joshie'... "When you were young was it black and white?"

"Were there dinosaurs around?"

"Were there cars and electricity?"

"Were there cave men?"... 'No, not really Joshie' ... "so there were some then?!" ... 'I don't think so'...  "not even one?"

Just some of the questions I was receiving this morning from my son.

Teaching the guitar

Some springtime holiday shots

You'll never walk alone

From when my brother came home with that Liverpool bag back in the early 80s and saw that amazing shield with the liver bird I was hooked.

As a life long Liverpool fan it's been a bunch of highs and lows. But something special is happening this season. For a long time I've been steadily losing my interest in football. The money. The corruption. The diving. The mercenaries. And the loss of pride in your club and nation.

Yesterday something happened at the right time, on the right day to restore a bit of faith.

25 years ago 96 people died in the Hillsborough disaster. I recall watching it happening.

25 years later they remembered. We remembered.

25 years later probably the biggest game of this year's season. With Liverpool, the outsiders, playing the favourites. A team brimming with enthusiasm, talent and belief.

I think its this "belief" that's enamoured me. And boy is it infectious. Now I'm starting to believe that this could be our year.

Haven't felt this excited about football for a very long time.

And... I believe "this is our year to bring the premiership home"

(an older video... but apt)

Epilogue

The Director of the production emailed yesterday to say:  "Don't be surprised if you feel a bit low this week. You are tired - spiritually, emotionally and physically"

He's not wrong.

My cast buddies have shared the following:

"It was such an amazing experience working with you all over the last few days and I can't believe how emotional I found it all!!"

"Incredible!!! Such a wonderful experience. I've loved and loathed every second in a weird way as its been so emotional, uncomfortable (and not just on the knees!!) But equally unbelievably uplifting!!!" "Hey, what an incredible thing to be a part of and it was such a great experience that I love sharing with you all. I think it's something none of us will ever forget." "I’m feeling quite shaken-up this morning, and didn’t sleep much.  Thank you all so much – what a privilege to be part of it, and to think that the same drama was happening elsewhere..." "Ok we played the ugly parts and we messed up with the words but somebody had to keep you all on your toes. What a memory ...."

"Does anybody else feel they’d really like to do it again....?!"