In lockdown, to continue revisiting some of the 60-70 poems written in summer 2017 (don’t worry I’m not gonna post them all!), I present prose penned to a higher being, pleading my moribund father be granted more familial time. Who that being was/is I don’t know. But regardless if it was one of the Holy…
Day: April 23, 2020
Strive
Endeavouring to address the unhealthier elements of my lifestyle, over recent months I’d adopted a strategy of reducing my intake of fat based food. In conjunction with these dietary concessions, prior to COVID induced incarceration, I’d also engaged a Personal Trainer to draw me up an exercise plan. This personal fitness and diet programme has…
The Glove From Above
This evening, I’ll be partaking in a virtual quiz with a group of Gateshead buddies. As I write I’ve no idea of the question format quizmaster Jeff Patterson will adopt. However, I’m hoping there’s a food and drink category, which among its enquiries includes the insightful catechism “What did Gary Strachan have the morning for…