Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
According to the Sky News article click bait which's just uninvitedly popped onto my mobile device screen, Britain's most notorious conman Mark Acklom will shortly be afforded his release from prison. With my never ending desire to write whimsy, along with mischievousness borne from middle-aged cynicism, exposure to this bulletin heightened my exuberance levels to... Continue Reading →
Yesterday the UK government announced that in a couple of weeks the wearing of masks in English shops will no longer be mandatory. When I say English shops, I of course mean shops in England; not COVID restriction easing only applies to retail outlets with indigenous Anglo owners. An edict which'd understandably cause consternation amongst... Continue Reading →
Around lunchtime today I'll receive my second COVID jab; a final vaccination which'll (for the time being) markedly reduce jeopardy of me contracting coronavirus. Despite being extremely grateful at being administered this efficacious potion, courtesy of the National Health Service, how this event impacts my prevailing lifestyle is as yet to be determined. Clearly, this... Continue Reading →
As lockdown protocols begin to ease in England, I suspect there'll be individuals pondering how to diplomatically backtrack on their lockdown suggestions of "Let's get together for a beer when this is all over." In some cases, notions tendered to people disingenuously; foolish promises to acquaintances whose company they'd rather avoid. A friend falling into... Continue Reading →