Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Tuesday 8th May - During the sporadic days when solar rays grace le jardin Strachan, we bequeath our chromatic sanctuary the moniker Owl Bar. The source of this nome de plume the long-standing nickname (Owls) my kids and me bestowed on wife Karen. A term of endearment borne from a time in the 1990's when... Continue Reading →
Yesterday evening, while perched in my seat on row 9 of the Sheffield Arena, thoughts manifested themselves of Phil Collins' first major acting role as the Artful Dodger in the London stage production of Oliver! The epiphany of Collins' fledgling acting career in the early 60's made an unexpected visit whilst my wife Karen and I witnessed the ex-Genesis drummer/singer's... Continue Reading →