Sion Barry's World

Do you remember the day before Christmas Eve 1970? Yes I do actually I was five years of age and living somewhere in Cardiff, perhaps it's 45 Penhaved Street, Grangetown. Anything else? I was of course excited. I mean what kid wouldn't be? But I do remember one think that day. Go on Well I was walking along, perhaps it was to the corner shop. Anyway my older brother was with me. I then looked up into the sky and there was this strange intense light. It wasn't the sun though, as it was a very grey day. How did it make you feel? A bit scared, but very calm. Yes I was very calm and scared at the same time. It doesn't really make sense, but that's how I felt. And your brother? I didn't say anything to him. And I have never spoken about it until now. And how do you feel now Sometimes I'm scared, but not for me...but not for me

A VERY hot day here in Cardiff, South Wales. Mercifully my gout is relenting and I am able to walk. So for the first time in ages was able to march into the centre of Cardiff to my venue of income generation today. Lunch My sandwich box was back with four ham sandwiches , some blueberries and two rich tea biscuits. I also ventured into the centre of Cardiff and paid my first visit to the new library... which is a very nicely designed building. I then bought half a pound of cherries in Cardiff Market for £1. Random Thought: Were any rock stars from the late 1960s thrown into art school?