by Miranda Pender | Jul 13, 2025 | Music
If you’ve heard my musical talk, Late-Flowering Lyricist, you’ll know the story of how I met the comedian and folk singer Richard Digance and how instrumental (haha!) he was in helping me develop my songwriting and performing journey. During his 58-year...
by Miranda Pender | May 13, 2025 | Music, Talks
What if digging into your family tree uncovered more than you bargained for? These days, tracing your ancestors is as simple as a few clicks and a credit card—but what happens when the past turns out to be darker, funnier, or stranger than you’d ever imagined? Join me...
by Miranda Pender | Dec 13, 2024 | Music, Uncategorized
What are you doing for Christmas? Be honest, when you ask someone that, you don’t actually want to know, do you? And they don’t really want to tell you, because it’s not terribly interesting, and you’re the eighth person who’s asked them that today. But you do ask,...
by Miranda Pender | Aug 5, 2024 | Music
In the news media, August is traditionally known as the silly season, when nothing much happens in politics because all the important folk are away on holiday, and journalists resort to reporting on frivolous or trivial stories. Last year, do you remember, it was Bed...
by Miranda Pender | May 17, 2024 | Music
Some years ago I worked for Wells & Winter, a company which sold garden labels, tools, and accessories. Chelsea Flower Show was one of the highlights of our year, and as an exhibitor I was able to get a sneak peek at the show gardens before the queues and crowds...
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