Once in a lifetime

I began this week by discovering that one of my favourite musicians, Diane Birch, was performing a https://www.stageit.com show whilst here in England (she is American). 

I have been intrigued by these shows before, but I had never ‘attended’. My desktop computer died last week, I was sad. News of the show, raised my spirits, and I have faith in my iPad substituting for me. I logged onto stage-it.com on Sunday morning.

                             

Thank you Diane! It was surreal but amazing, everyone conversing with the artist mid-concert, via online-chatting through your keyboard! Yes, I am used to conversing with friends online, but now live music! Brilliant!

Almost a decade old, but I requested ‘Rewind’. 

Thank you Diane

The original version, that hooked me...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCSrGtP8lws

I copy a weblink below, to a page asking for help. I have given my  ‘£20 for 2020’, and I urge you to consider doing the same.

In a year of such extreme uncertainty, fear and tension amongst the global population, there is one common certainty, that unites us all. We need our planet Earth.

Everyone can help everyone (click here)

I was sent an email earlier in the week (dated 18th June).

Entitled ‘Once in a lifetime’.

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A couple of weeks back The Guardian wrote that Boris Johnson is under pressure to ensure a green recovery in the UK. The Government is being urged to prioritise low-carbon solutions to the economic fallout of coronavirus. This is a once in a lifetime moment to transform the way we live, travel and work - tackling the health, climate, nature and economic crises all the same time - and creating a more equal and secure future for us all.

This critical time in history requires our attention. Because, although it’s great to see other parties moving in the right direction, we have to make sure that the recovery we get from this pandemic really is green, fair and transformative. It must be one that overhauls our destructive systems and builds back an economy that works for people, not people working for the economy.

It means building resilient and regenerative communities, health care and food systems. It means not having to choose between keeping our houses warm and feeding our families. It means a roof over every head. And a social security system that lifts every single one of us up.

Jonathan Bartley