They say things happen in three’s? I wrote recently that I’ve been invited by The Lesbian & Gay Foundation in Manchester to speak about my experiences of being mixed-race and gay at its Being Me Event in February, and that I’ve also been asked to go on Gaydio radio’s Mix Tape (similar to Radio 4′s Desert…
I was minding my business earlier (as I do), when I had cause to walk past a Central London tube station. As I did, an old lady sat in a wheelchair just outside was asking people for money as they trotted on by. I said ‘sorry’ (meaning, I don’t carry cash anymore – who does?),…
I read this morning that, nearly half of all the UK’s ethnic minorities live in London and their vote in deciding the capital’s next Mayor will be crucial. This got me thinking… As a young (debatable) British Northerner whose mixed-race, gay and living in London, I started to think who am I going to vote…
This morning over breakfast, Alex commented that it doesn’t matter where you are, who you’re with and whatever you’re doing in the world (something like that)… everybody loves a Scouser! How true I thought, and what an observant husband. Even though I left Merseyside when I was 20-years old, Liverpool has not left me (cheesy,…
The lovely people at Gaydio radio, have only gone and invited me on to one of their programmes as a guest – ‘Mix Tape‘, similar to Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs! I’ve been asked to select 4 music tracks, with the presenter asking me the reason for my choices on air. I’ve picked my songs,…
Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom (naturally), United States and Vietnam. This has been a… there’s a big world out there, ‘View from the Bottom’. Bon Voyage, Max x. Live Healthy, Laugh Often & Love Yourself! Published…
It’s my aim from today to get fit in 90-days (12 weeks) by going to the gym no less than 5 times per week (which means about 60 visits), or an equivalent 1 hour of exercise… running, swimming etc! It means a lot of pain and will power from me over the next 3 months, with…
Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poke me in the ribs and cackle, telling me… “You’re next”. They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals! 😮 This has been a… I do know how to laugh, ‘View from the Bottom’. Take care, Max x. Live Healthy, Laugh…
Today marks another milestone in my life, and I was thinking what I have done over the last couple of years or so – I know, ‘not a lot’? I read my ‘Forced Out’ article which was published by Outnorthwest Magazine towards the end of last year, and it made me realise (again) just how…
There is talk especially in London with regards to Stop & Search by the Police being overhauled, one aspect being to improve relations between the Metropolitan Police – Britain’s biggest police force, and black people. Anything which improves the relationship between the police, and all the communities it serves is a good thing. However, this is not…
Last night when I got into bed, my wedding ring finger was swelling and this had never happened to this extent before. It was so uncomfortable that I took it off, and put it next to me whilst I slept. A first. Probably related, my dream that night was about the marriage of Alex and…
My friends at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) in Manchester, are running this excellent event in February which I fully support and will be speaking at. If it interests you, please contact Darren whose details are below to reserve your place or for more information. Although Manchester based, The LGF provides more direct services and…
Last night, I was on my way to a meeting (not an important one mind you) when I had cause to enter a coffee shop and order a tall latte. This was after securely parking my ‘Barclays’ Cycle Hire bike, in the nearby bay. I queued behind a young white female, with blonde hair (very…
Oh the irony. I was going about my business today, when I saw a London Bus advertisement for Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5. I don’t watch television, just films really – so, won’t be tuning-in. I prefer ‘I’m NOT A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ Anyway, whilst socially-networking earlier (I used to have…
This morning, I had the pleasure (insert sarcasm here) of making Alex breakfast before work and I didn’t do a bad job of it actually – poached eggs on toast with ‘two’ cups of tea, we’d run-out of coffee fortunately! Anyway, after he got to work he sent me a text and some flowers to…
It may have come 18-years too late, but I for one am happy today that justice has been served for Stephen Lawrence and his family. Regardless of colour, we all should be proud that some of those responsible for the murder of Stephen have finally been held accountable for their horrid actions. However, we should not forget…