The Disadvantage of Association

I visit Cambridge university, a rival of Oxford university with whom I am more familiar. Both bask in the reputation and privilege of 800 years as centres of learning and excellence.

I never attended university or an academy as a student and so I view them as an outsider. I remain hungry to learn, but I cannot fall back on the independent validation of my knowledge and ability. For this I am fortunate, for the words I say stand unhampered by the advantage of association.

Blue

The strongest blue of sky, eye and sea are made from the very air we breathe.

When sunlight passes through our atmosphere, more blue is scattered by oxygen and nitrogen. My eyes are blue for a similar reason, despite having no blue pigment.

I love deep ocean blue, sky blue, its reach and wash, its free and feral soul.

Where Birds Sing and Clouds Play

My music, art, and ideas are free to discover and experience. Why?

The more who listen, gaze, and think as a result of experiencing my work, the greater its impact.

I view the arts as essential to human well being. Art can be the catalyst of positive change.

I have comfortable shelter, I eat well, and enjoy good health. I use my time to make.

Money has no place nor force where birds sing and clouds play.