This morning, The Jam’s 1979 classic song Eton Rifles is repeat playing in my unpredictable mind. Within the song lyrics, Paul Weller’s rhetorical question ‘What chance have you got against a tie and a crest?’ particularly resonates among GJ Strachan’s cranial corridors. I’m not sure what triggered thoughts of this punk/mod anthem, released shortly after I started... Continue Reading →
The Blog Of No Return
I have a menu on the garystrachan63.com landing page which gives a tongue in cheek background about the bloke behind the writing. At it's conclusion, I use the following words of closure:- “Finally, I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did writing it………… After all, why should I be the only one... Continue Reading →
Philosophically Speaking!
Respected French philosopher Aidan Le Torche said of the weather “If it’s cold wear a coat! If it’s warm don’t wear a coat! If it’s mild wear a fleece, but not the grey one as it needs a wash!” It wasn’t the most thought provoking or inspiring piece of philosophy ever written. However, if employed... Continue Reading →