Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
A friend of mine has recently taken up the self-appointed role of Bee Woman. Her remit to save tiring bees with sugar water and a kindly transition to a nearby flower via leaf. Within the last few days rescuing three Apoideas from a fate worse than death...... Well, actually death! Upon witnessing a flagging bee,... Continue Reading →
It's been best weekend yours truly's experienced for many a year. Leeds United's promotion as champions to the Premiership, along with the successful relocation of an orange blossom bush in the garden (I celebrate in eccentric ways) sent GJ Strachan's euphoria levels sky rocketing. To clarify, relocating a garden shrub doesn't really impart me with... Continue Reading →
Today, the sun looks down on me both figuratively and metaphorically. Not only are solar rays paying a welcome visit, but the gravy consequential from yesterday's confirmation of Leeds United as champions has reinvigorated my mood to a plateau not tarried for many a year. Euphoria's an infrequent visitor to GJ Strachan's over-analysing mind. For... Continue Reading →
"Start the bus", or "Comienza el autobus" as team coach Marcello Bielsa may exclaim. Whisper it quietly but, following a torrid sixteen year absence from the Premiership, Leeds United are back!...... They promise to wipe their feet prior to entering the footballing promised land; and hopefully a few of the West Yorkshire club's opponents. Prior... Continue Reading →
Scotland's devolved government has today eased COVID lockdown restrictions in the Caledonian nation. From today, the land of my roots will allow pub/restaurant visits, sojourns to the barber/hairdressers and use of the exclamation "Hoots!" in public places. The latter, though, only if the word's recipient is a minimum two metres away. Consequently, as I write,... Continue Reading →
Occasionally, while treading this creative path, I'm guilty of penning the odd piece of philosophical prose. These advocacies, aimed at making survival on this dysfunctional planet a tad more comfortable, proffered with tongue in cheek. Anyhow, for today's chronicle I've decided to don my philosopher's hat and provide my reader with the following whimsical lessons... Continue Reading →
Some days you just can’t resist looking through an egg timer! ......