Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
This Sunday morning, I'm confronted with an infrequently faced affliction of bearing little interest in writing. In fact, I'd go as far as claiming, as things stand, yours truly would rather consume all three jars of incredibly hot chilli jam received as a Xmas gift than draft this prose. That being said, due to concerns... Continue Reading →
Yours truly feels like I've been run over by a steamroller this morning..... I knew it was a mistake getting tarmac laid in the front room. Seriously, though, I've woken consumed with fatigue, lethargy, along with feelings of indifference about whether to even pen a blog this Remembrance Day. However, I must remain disciplined; adhering... Continue Reading →
While wearily awaiting topic inspiration for today's blog, I'm currently overwhelmed by a feeling of lethargy. Returning to slumber, instead of rising from my pit when first waking at around 7.45am, I inadvertently snoozed until 10am. This additional sleep somehow rendering me bereft of gusto, along with manifesting emotions of disenchantment at wasting two hours... Continue Reading →
"Your/their hair need a right good cut!" An adage frequently delivered in my mother's rich Yorkshire dialect since my 1970's childhood. Mater's way of opining that as a consequence of neglectful grooming the individual she refers to looked a"Right scruffy bleeder."...... Whether it be a messy mullet, unkempt curtain hair, poorly groomed bouffant or a... Continue Reading →
The sound of a TV fitness broadcast is within earshot as I commence this literary offering. Sitting on my posterior in my dining area, I grow evermore uncomfortable as I listen to a doctor relaying the health risks of physical inactivity. This discomfort a consequence of knowing all too well I currently neglect that particular... Continue Reading →
In his 1970s/80s children’s TV show Record Breakers, the amiable late entertainer Roy Castle closed the show with a song telling viewers of the dedication required to attain world records. If memory serves me correct, the first few lines of the lyrics taught the younger brood ‘Dedication, dedication, dedication. That’s what you need. If you want to be... Continue Reading →
In recent weeks I’ve been attempting to lose weight and up my fitness levels. The main driver behind this lifestyle choice being concerns over recent feelings of slovenliness and lethargy. I was also prompted into action after being labelled a ‘right lard arse’ by a rotund woman of our parish. As an actress/singer with a less than a svelte figure... Continue Reading →
I’m now on the penultimate day of ‘Dry January’. I've found the experience of the last few weeks sobering in more ways than just from the abstinence of alcohol. At times I’ve felt an inner calmness that has long been missing in my life, so much so that on 23rd January at 11.43 I nearly... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I was talking to an acquaintance who told me that their new years resolution was to stop smoking. It was a bit of a surprise as I hadn’t realised my 10 year old nephew was a smoker, but credit to the kid for trying to break the habit! That was only a joke by... Continue Reading →