The Pied Piper of Ardsley

For the last few weeks, like a latter day Pied Piper, I’ve been accompanied everywhere by a couple of furry … More

Still Centre Stage

Around midday yesterday the opening verse of Jimmy Osmond’s 1972 hit ‘Long Haired Lover From Liverpool’ rang out in a … More

My late father visited me in a dream last night. Looking like he did in his 50’s, he didn’t speak … More

Upon entering the living room in Chez Strachan on the morning of 14th February, I was greeted by an unexpected … More

It’s a stark grey day, however it’s not dampening the esprit consequential of being in the company of my lab/retriever … More

Today sweethearts around the globe will drink a toast to mark a special day for the patron saint of love……. No, … More

There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far Very far Over land and … More

Today is my first experience of Fathers Day since the old man’s passing in October. Ordinarily it’d be an event … More

Valentine’s Day proved a damp squib both weather and amour wise for yours truly, yesterday. With monsoon-like precipitation attention seeking … More