Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Earlier, I'd a unimportant riddle to resolve surrounding delivery of the latest book I've self-published. This hardback containing literary excerpts first penned as content for my website writesaidfred.org. This a 38th tome I've had printed into book format since autumn 2016. My minuscule enigma being whether to abandon venturing out to my usual cafe domaine... Continue Reading →
Despite a huge indifference towards dining at the unappetising looking General Election buffet table, on Thursday I'll join fellow UK citizens in selecting an unwanted ballot box 'dish'. Unappealing fare which'll no doubt riddle us with indigestion for the next five years. Above is my poetic attempt at conveying, due to the uninspiring options available,... Continue Reading →
It's nearly 10 years since I hung up my cricket boots. A decision born from my bowling being hampered from a bicep tear the previous season, which along with a nagging knee problem was diminishing my matchday fulfilment. Consequently, ceasing playing the game ex-Yorkshire batsman Geoff Boycott calls 'crickit' wasn't a difficult decision to reach. Over the previous 30 years I'd participated with as... Continue Reading →