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Cremated in secret, did Bowie get it right?

January 14, 2016 / Ian Franks / 1 Comment

Eyebrows have been raised in certain quarters about the fact that singing icon David Bowie chose to have his body cremated privately, even secretly, with no funeral service even for family or close friends to attend. But, while it would not be everybody’s choice, he most definitely got it right – for him. He did … Continue reading Cremated in secret, did Bowie get it right?

A good time to celebrate

December 21, 2015 / Ian Franks / Leave a comment

Officially, according to the calendars, the shortest day or winter solstice this year is tomorrow, December 22. This is because the actual time of the solstice is 4.48am UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) which is equivalent to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). And that means it will be at 5.48am CET (Central European Time) in most of … Continue reading A good time to celebrate

Christmas in Spain so unlike USA or UK

December 3, 2015 / Ian Franks / Leave a comment

As the festive season approaches, it looks like Lisa and I will experience a totally different Christmas this year, especially since Santa Claus in Spain is called Papa Noel and he does not bring toys to children like he does elsewhere. The gift bringers of the Spanish Christmas are the Three Wise Men or Los … Continue reading Christmas in Spain so unlike USA or UK

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New Life iris flower badge given to all who have HSCT in Moscow. Dr Fedorenko presented one to me to mark my support for the therapy as an MS treatment.

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