The name John Lennon is in the news this morning, with the announcement  by the officials of Lennon's hometown of Liverpool of a two month long celebration, to celebrate his life and music, beginning on October 9th, the 70th anniversary of his birth, and concluding on December 9th,  the date he died on thirty years ago. The Liverpool mayor Mike Storey said: "John Lennon is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century and a Liverpool lad who became known in every corner of the globe.His enduring message of peace is as important now as ever and continues to be an inspiration to many. The John Lennon Tribute Season will allow us to remember him as a man, celebrate his music, and his overall contribution to our city."(NZ City)

Seeing the item in the news brought back memories. John Lennon was a very good song writer, performer, and he lived a  life well lived, until it was cut short in 1980 by assassination. I shall alway remember where I was when I heard that he had been shot.

John Lennon, Resting In Peace.