Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Another day, another claiming of squatters rights in a hospital waiting room. On this occasion, the trip is for the oncologist to provide a family member with results from a previous weeks CT scan.. Outside the heavy precipitation taps against the waiting area window as if its trying to grab my attention. Irrationally, I opine the rain is goading yours truly; advising I may be safe at the moment, but... Continue Reading →
An over cautious approach by a family member, meant arriving considerably earlier than necessary for their hospital appointment this morning. I’m a big advocate of punctuality, organisation and planning; however arriving an hour early for your scheduled treatment is slight overkill in my book. Despite this though, my family member, who for the purposes of anonymity... Continue Reading →
Today's offering is my 150th blog, which I wrote whilst sitting in the waiting room of the oncology unit at St James Hospital, in Leeds.. Karen was sat opposite awaiting her monthly blood test to confirm her tumours remain stable; in addition to biding her time for the regular consultation with her oncologist. She perched... Continue Reading →
In this blog I thought I’d have a change of style and display my serious and sensitive side .……. I think I’ve just heard the sound of jaws collectively crashing onto desks, along with the dropping of mobile phones by anyone who knows me. This is in an attempt to add a new dimension to my... Continue Reading →