Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
"Liberty brings with it responsibility. That is why most men dread it." - George Bernard Shaw A quote yours truly read a few days back which, bearing in mind prevailing global social and political sentiment, resonated strongly with me. Shaw's adage warning us with the gift of freedom comes an obligation. A duty to put... Continue Reading →
There were numerous great experiences which enhanced yours truly's life during my Canadian adventure. Amongst them the warmth of the individuals I deem blessed to become acquainted with; not to mention my serendipity at being given an opportunity to witness some truly enchanting scenery. Since my return it also dawned on me, on becoming reacquainted... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, despite commencing a literary piece, I didn't publish a narrative on my website writesaidfred.org. Eventually giving up on the offering in the early evening after penning around 300 words of prose. This rare loss of interest in completing an essay not through a lack of notions on my part; moreover the consequence of finding... Continue Reading →
During a recent attempt to broaden my intellectual horizons, I was intrigued to read a statement by the late author, social critic and public intellectual Christopher Hitchens, claiming “Once you assume a creator and a plan, it makes us objects in a cruel experiment, whereby we are created sick, and commanded to be well.” An... Continue Reading →
Like the nearby mills alluded to in the William Blake poem 'And Did Those Feet In Ancient Time', Saddleworth Moor on the Yorkshire/Lancashire borders is a dark and satanic vision. This morning, after twice witnessing the foreboding scenery, during a trip across the Pennine to collect my mother from my Macclesfield based sister Helen, I felt... Continue Reading →