Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Despite being the most distressing life event I've thus far experienced, I never wept when my father died in the October of 2017. I similarly remained tear free during his funeral, even while delivering a twenty minute eulogy I'd written as a tribute to a man I adored. A beautiful person whose passing devastated me;... Continue Reading →
This morning I accompanied Karen to an oncologist appointment for the results of her recent CT Scan. Occasions like this are always tense times; the seemingly endless build up to acquire news of how her multiple tumours are behaving. Unlike reality show contestants awaiting results, our news is important - Literally a matter of life... Continue Reading →
This afternoon I had my inaugural visit to a hospice, when I dropping in on a close family member. Obviously, like anyone of sound mind, these end of life care facilities aren't residences I've ever had the remotest desire to visit; either as a patient or visitor. It is taken as read that these establishments will exude calm for it's stricken patients... Continue Reading →
With our family head's health taking a turn for the worse, Thursday was a particularly tough day for our clan's emotional state. Ensconced in one of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals all week, his condition appeared to be deteriorating as each day dawned. Without going into too much detail, pater's condition twenty four hours ago saw him almost fully dependent... Continue Reading →
Indiscriminate cacodemon; lesions with evil agenda Patron saint of spite; malodorous mutations Seven years of your malevolence weighs heavy, though breaks me not Despite thy blighting an eighth of mine two score and fourteen summers. Odious demigod, taunting from behind barrier incurable You may win the war, though not every battle initiated Mine betrothed, lion-hearted... Continue Reading →
A year or so back I started a Twitter account called @MovieLazy, as an addition to my existing personal Twitter account @gjstrac63. It was inspired by a member of my family who, when I asked what six times Oscar winning 1942 movie 'Mrs Miniver' was about, answered "It's about a woman called Mrs Miniver." I... Continue Reading →