Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
While morbidly rubber-necking at the car crash masquerading as the US presidential election campaign, it struck me how many of the country's powerful women utilise both maiden and married surnames within their monikers. In a move, no doubt, providing raised esprit levels among anagram enthusiasts, the honourable ladies Amy Coney Barrett, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Alexandria... Continue Reading →
Owners of canines often submit that a man's best friend is his dog. However, I'd argue it's a deeply flawed claim as my best friend is Eddie Fluet from Compton Street, Drighlington. Dog owners may counter this claim, making the observation I haven't got a mutt, and if I did I'd be so enamoured with... Continue Reading →
The 'On This Day' app on Facebook has just kindly reminded me that this time last year I was stuck in Derbyshire awaiting a recovery vehicle. My car rendered undriveable by a wheel bearing fault. In the car was my father of 50+ years, an overnight case of two years and 5kg of wine gums purchased... Continue Reading →