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2022 Let's be Having You

So....another year begins. Another chapter starts and, as many would agree, a difficult one closes. Moving to Rhodes from London has been an incredible experience and if London was my Bachelor's degree then Rhodes is my Master's. It's stating the obvious to discuss the difference between the lifestyles and expectations in the two places. What has been really insightful is the capacity with which this island, and those who dwell here, has to stretch and surprise me. Both in the manner of events and in my reaction to each one. So 2021 brought several lockdowns accompanied by fear and uncertainties particularly as the island relies so heavily on tourism. For me, as a professional musician, it was pretty tough but it did allow me to focus on my dog work and prepare some new ideas while things were quiet. Since arriving in Greece I've attempted to reach out to various charities and institutions here to ask for collaborations and inspiration. To say the response has...