Today, my good friends at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation whom I have a lot in common with in respect of our goals for true equality (sexuality, race, gender, mental health & marriage) contacted me to say that the media in Manchester wanted to speak to me with regards to Marriage inEquality. The UK Coalition…
It’s hard to believe that, 8-years have passed today since the death of My Mum… Annie Maxwell. I don’t write this post with the intention of being sad, but to celebrate the wonderful life of a beautiful person… a true lady, who lives on within me and her family. She was the greatest, matriarch. It’s…
An American friend of mine, recently sent Alex an article from The New York Times Magazine by Roger Bennett about how the British Press is viewed across the pond. In the issue dedicated to all things in London 2012, it gave its readers advice about how to make a ‘snap judgment’ about those who live…
It came to me before that, all the elected representatives whom I have received support from in My Fight for Justice belong to one party, Labour. I hadn’t thought about it before consciously, but it has shaped my future politics. I then realised that the three politicians who represent my constituency (Council, Assembly and Parliament)…
As I lay me down Heaven hear me now I’m lost without a cause After giving it my all Winter storms have come And darkened my sun After all that I’ve been through Who on earth can I turn to? I look to you, I look to you After all my strength is gone In…
This week, I found out that I am to receive a medal for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 1952 – 2012. Life is funny, I’ve had my difficulties as a public servant due to my race and sexuality but I am actually quite proud of receiving this as it is for my dedication to public service…
6 April 2012, was a surreal day for Alex and I as we spent my birthday having chocolate cake with Uncle Billy at his home. We knew he wasn’t well as old age had finally caught up with him, but he insisted he have some cake with us – as he didn’t want to spoil…
Today, is yet another ‘Mother’s Day‘ for us to remember the person who gave birth to us. I write often that, there is not a day that doesn’t go by where I don’t think about My Mum and the love she had for me and the love I still have for her. I am what…
Everybody loves me, except Bamboo of course – but, that doesn’t count! Live Healthy, Laugh Often & Love Yourself! Published by My Mum. Copyright © Kevin Maxwell Film, Media & Performance 2012.
A couple of hours ago, I popped into Pret A Manger for a coffee and whilst I was being served a 40-something lady was standing behind me. I had a conversation with the female staff member, about why I couldn’t eat one of their ‘little’ french baguettes they sell… as I’m on a diet –…
With one thing or another (I say this a lot!), I haven’t been able to see Uncle Billy as much as I have wanted to of late or indeed write about him for some time… Uncle Billy ’98’ Today! Uncle Billy’s Alternative Vote…! Uncle Billy – 98 this year! What a day with Uncle Billy…
Today, many people around the world will be celebrating Saint Valentine’s Day – however, many people won’t be too! With the existence of social media now, unlike when I was ‘younger’ and in love (well, I thought I was) I’ve not read so many anti-Valentine’s Day messages. I mean, lots of people just aren’t bothered.…
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?),…
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,…
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…