Elvis passed away 35 years ago on the 16th of August 1977. Millions mourned his death. This was, after all, the death of a legend. He has been immortalised as the King of Rock and Roll.

This week is Elvis week – a week commemorating his passing. Thousands flock every year to Graceland, his home and burial ground, to be near to him and to one another, consoling each other and remembering with fondness how he changed their lives.

The extraordinary thing about this is that many of those attending are young people who were not alive when he was. The parent’s love of the ‘King’ has been passed to the child, or they came to this adoration themselves through love of his music and or films. The charismatic soul that was Presley continues to leave his mark in the modern world.

I will not write a biography here, more informed people have already done so. I offer this link to his wiki page, and the request to think about why he is still so beloved by adoring fans. How has his legacy lasted beyond all others?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley

Peace.

As you may be aware, I have written a novel. It is available on kindle, and now paperback as well. It is available worldwide.

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3

and US: http://www.amazon.com/Stone-Sword-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338752368&sr=1-3

Paralympics & Winter Olympics

The olympics are over but the paralympics are heading our way. They begin on the 29th of August and end on the 9th of Spetember this year. London 2012 is looking to be a truly excellent year for athletics and sport for the UK and for a great deal of other countries.

If you want more information on events, times, how the classifications work and for tickets etc, the official site is : http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/sports/

We in the UK have a wonderful team this year and I hope you will support them.

On a slightly concerning note, ticket websites have been having issues with keeping up with demand!

The Winter Olympics of 2014 are to be held in Sochi, Russia. They begin on the 23rd of February 2014. These will be the 22nd official winter olympics and President Putin of Russia really pushed for Sochi to hold this prestigious event. Very few people have heard of Sochi but there is a strong feeling that this Black Sea town will soon be under great scrutiny.

A little concerningly, it is now being released that they are beginning preparations 'already'!! Most countries begin preparations within days of learning they have won the bid to hold them. Will this small Russian location be ready in time? We shall soon find out.

Wishing them, and London the best of luck for the upcoming games!

As you may be aware, I've written a book available on kindle and now paperback:
UK (also available globally on Amazon): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3

US: http://www.amazon.com/Stone-Sword-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338752368&sr=1-3