North London – Page 2 – The Illustrationist

Kiswahili sayings, no. 2

Euston

The daily grind

“The only reason I made a commercial for American Express was to pay for my American Express bill.” – Peter Ustinov, actor.

What’s your story?

Kimane Maruge was the world’s oldest student, starting in his eighties because he wanted to be able to read the bible. His story has inspired millions from his humble existence in Kenya. He showed that when the spirit is will ing the mind and body will comply. If you live in Europe or the US…… Continue reading What’s your story?

Can you dig it?

I first came across black American (was it Afro-American those days?) entertainment as a child in the 70s. It was enlightening ti say the least. People like me on the TV! We started mimicking the accents, the walk, the dress sense where we could. The power of the media was at its purest; people like…… Continue reading Can you dig it?

The Wisdom Of Winnie the Pooh

A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference. -Winnie The Pooh I was on a train underground stuck between stations, sardined between commuters and tourists when this came to mind.