Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Today the 4th February is World Cancer Day. Around the globe events are taking place to increase awareness, educate and raise funds for a multitude of the research and support charities that underpin the fight against this rancid disease. The people selflessly involved in today’s events do so with the objective of somehow making a... Continue Reading →
In the 1985 movie Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna plays the free spirited Susan, who is desperately being sought by Rosanna Arquette's character, who sees her as a potential catalyst to brighten up her hum drum life. In the 2016 blog Desperately Seeking Inspiration, the elusive inspiration is desperately being sought by a northern English bloke,... Continue Reading →
I’ve just spent the last half hour attempting to fix the soft closing mechanism on one of my kitchen drawers. After a little trial and error, copious use of the word bollocks and finding a family of Bulgarians camped in the drawer recess, I had a mixture of good and bad news. The good news... Continue Reading →
Well it's reached the last day of a month where several legends from the entertainment business have been taken from us. Unfortunately January 2016, as part of his pact with the grim reaper, didn't want to go with a whimper. Consequently, this morning we were hit with the sad news of the passing of broadcaster/presenter... Continue Reading →
They say that money talks. Well, that may be the case, but I’d wager it wouldn’t get a word in edgewise with my mum. Someone once said of her that “she could talk until the cows come home!” As she never shuts up and we haven’t got any cows it is an analogy of unerring... Continue Reading →
I’ve just finished a very simple, but satisfying, breakfast of marmite on toast. It’s was by no stretch of the imagination a culinary masterpiece, of which would grace the recipe books of Jamie Oliver, James Martin or Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher. However, those two toasted pieces of bread smothered with vegemite meant my day... Continue Reading →
I indulged in a spot of document purging this morning. It's took a while, but at long last I got my backside in gear after acknowledging I couldn’t put off this task any longer. It finally dawning on me that my procrastination was starting to impact the cordial ambiance in Chez Strachan; so I decided... Continue Reading →
I’ve just returned from the White Rose (WR) Shopping Centre in Leeds. I personally didn’t buy anything and not a great deal happened that I can relay. However, I like a challenge and if all else fails there is always artistic licence to fall back on! We ventured to the out of town shopping centre... Continue Reading →
This morning Facebook reminded me that a year ago today I received a ticket for The Marriage of Figaro ........ I recall at the time being upbeat on receipt of this, as you can't beat a good wedding, can you?! I had chosen to take in this production after savouring my first experience of opera... Continue Reading →