2 (of 4) Things. Just. Happen. Why I'll Do Movember Every Year

Part Two: 'Things. Just. Happen.' "Changing the face of men's health" This is the second post after 'It Doesn't Happen to Us: Sponsor Me for Movember'. If you're reading this, the bottom line is that I want you to sponsor me for Movember. To raise awareness of men's fertility. It's gone for 2015! In January 2013 DavinaContinue reading "2 (of 4) Things. Just. Happen. Why I'll Do Movember Every Year"

1 (of 4) It Doesn't Happen To Us: Why I'll Do Movember Every Year

"Changing the face of men's health" Part one: 'It doesn't happen to us' If you're reading this, the bottom line is that I want you to sponsor me for Movember. Before: October 2015 Most people have heard of Movember - men growing a moustache through the month of November to raise awareness of male healthContinue reading "1 (of 4) It Doesn't Happen To Us: Why I'll Do Movember Every Year"

At first I was afraid… (Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2014)

Sung at the Leavers' Do, 2014, to the tune of 'I Will Survive' The names have been changed to protect the guilty. Enjoy! ---- At first I was afraid I was petrified That ... would never get His work in on time But there were so many nights Where ...  got the questions wrong  ... Continue reading "At first I was afraid… (Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2014)"

Speech From Goan Oral Histories Book Launch

This is the first post in a long time. I've been writing more on my Daily Insight site. The writing below is actually the speech I prepared for the book launch for the Goan Oral Histories Project. This is something that bid for and got money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Selma Carvalho askedContinue reading "Speech From Goan Oral Histories Book Launch"

JDS Insights: Feb 2013

Writing that post in January helped a lot. Perspective shifted again in February with some news that went to my core. It made me think about how I define myself. What makes me who I am? My actions? My choices? Stuff that happens to me? The more I thought about it, the more I beganContinue reading "JDS Insights: Feb 2013"

JDS Insights: January 2013

Yeah. January. Well. I think there's only one post that can sum up that month...and that's Live Shit Binge and Purge. So yeah - more death in January. Hah - that sounds like a good name for a band. January is always the whole looking back, looking forward thing. But sometimes life has a wayContinue reading "JDS Insights: January 2013"

Live Shit Binge and Purge: Memories of Matt

Nope Nah No Way Matt Wood: Big guy, big heart Indulge me for a moment. Imagine receiving some unbelievable news. Think for a moment about how you might feel if one of your relatives won the jackpot on the lottery; or you were at the cash machine and (insert famous person's name) was next to you.Continue reading "Live Shit Binge and Purge: Memories of Matt"

JDS Insights: December 2012

And there I was. Looking back and another year passed. It started so optimistically. And ended...well not un-optimistically. Just tired. Commitment ended. And space began to emerge. No doubt something will fill it. I also got to experience some live music - on a local level - at a venue I played when I wasContinue reading "JDS Insights: December 2012"