Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Yesterday, I became embroiled in a discussion with my wife Karen and her sister Sue about nicknames. During this cordial conversation my spouse raised the origins of my brother Ian's longstanding nom d'plume of Cheese. My spouse referring to a moniker I coined for our kid in the mid 1970's, after concluding his early nickname... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I wrote of a memory from my schooldays which resulted in receiving several pieces of very encouraging feedback. In fact one friend went as far as saying "I've just read your blog, Gary. Any chance I can borrow a tin of soup?" Buoyed by this positive critique, I thought I'd try recollect further memories from around that... Continue Reading →