Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
I’ve just dropped Karen off for her penultimate ‘Hope’ session at the MacMillan Cancer Centre, St James Hospital in Leeds. This is a course centring on coping with the psychological element of living with her rancid, unwanted yet immovable intruder.………… That’s cancer by the way, not me! …………… The course for that is on a... Continue Reading →
Well we’re into December, we can start opening our advent calendars, put our Christmas trees up without repercussions from the Christmas tree police and people will soon be caroling (hopefully not, though, bringing their cacophonous din to my door!). I've nothing against carol singers per se! Listening to carols sung by a melodic choir can... Continue Reading →
28th November is a notable day for women’s rights. On this day in 1893, New Zealand created history when it became the first nation to allow women to vote. Also on this date in 1919, Lady Astor became the first woman to sit in the House of Commons ........ Although, apparently she required a further... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, Karen excitedly advised me that she'd received an email, from Ticketmaster, advising tickets for singer Adele’s 2016 tour go on sale next week. I haven't seen her so giddy since I told her last week I'd read her hometown of Birtley, in County Durham, had been nominated in the 'Town Baths With Best Chlorine... Continue Reading →
Microsoft Windows 1.0 operating system was released on this day 30 years ago. The company’s first graphical operating system was released to mixed reviews. Some people said it was good, some said it was alright, whilst Mrs Trubshaw at number 47 said it was “Like my arse!”……… Which is just about as mixed a reviews... Continue Reading →
I'm basing today's narrative on an interesting tale I read on Twitter yesterday......... Well, as interesting as a story of 140 characters can be anyway! This yarn revolved around a woman’s bizarre experience listening to an audio disk during a time consuming drive. As the story is based on a true 140 character tweet, this... Continue Reading →
In the 1995 track What’s The Story (Morning Glory), Noel Gallagher’s lyric included the lines:- All your dreams are made When you're chained to (your) mirror with (your) razor blade After an incident this morning, I wouldn’t advocate you dream at your mirror with a razor blade. I learnt this harsh lesson shaving whilst day... Continue Reading →
Five years ago yesterday was a big turning point in the life of my family. As I recall, we found out this life changing news on the late morning of 2nd November 2010. I was sat in a waiting room at Leeds General Infirmary, whilst Karen underwent a mammogram, following a referral by her GP... Continue Reading →
The other day, someone asked what I find the most challenging part of being the carer of a partner with an incurable illness . That isn't an easy question to answer, after all there are several challenging elements to this rollercoaster ride. There are a myriad of emotions I regularly go through, including anger, frustration,... Continue Reading →