Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
After a few days where over the top absurdity's tarried the sentences and paragraphs of my literary concepts, today I've vowed to pen a more profound narrative. Consequently, Saturday's aspiration is to paint a belles-lettres; a lexicological magnum opus which'll tap so far into the soul of it's reader, on concluding the piece, they'll feel... Continue Reading →
Occasionally, while treading this creative path, I'm guilty of penning the odd piece of philosophical prose. These advocacies, aimed at making survival on this dysfunctional planet a tad more comfortable, proffered with tongue in cheek. Anyhow, for today's chronicle I've decided to don my philosopher's hat and provide my reader with the following whimsical lessons... Continue Reading →
Striving to constantly evolve as an erudite wordsmith and thinker, I've recently began harbouring aspirations of producing more intellectually philosophical output. My normal dabbling into philosophy, which has sprung forth wisdom such as "Well, that's it then!" and "Hmmmm, never mind!", aren't without value as such. However, even the most benevolent of souls would rightly... Continue Reading →
Last year, quite by accident I became aware of excerpts from the work of late philosopher/essayist Bertrand Russell. Knowledge I stumbled upon on during binge watching YouTube videos of thought-provoking advocacies delivered by individuals such as Stephen Fry, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. In a compilation of celluloid lectures, where sitting engrossed at... Continue Reading →
The UK populous have spoken - Subsequently, this morning we woke to witness the new leaders were the same as the old leaders. As is the people's right in a democracy, by a decent majority, they've chosen their leaders and placed their trust in five more years of being governed by the Conservative (Tory) Party. Although... Continue Reading →
Scene - Tuesday afternoon in an east Leeds coffee shop. A middle-aged man of erratic mind enjoys a catch up over a cappuccino with an uncle in his dotage. What follows are excerpts from the duo's post-noon verbal exchange as they perch on stools in the company of local coffee aficionados and three baristas. "No... Continue Reading →
Early this week, on departing the M1 at junction 46*** I was close enough to the cargo lorry in front to read it's warning of 'If you can't see my mirrors I can't see you'. A message I felt moved to idiosyncratically add as a mission statement on my Facebook profile. Doing so in the... Continue Reading →
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, indeed, inspiring piece of philosophy ever written. However, if adhered to in... Continue Reading →
Precipitation engulfed east Leeds yesterday. A sign of the changeable climate in the UK was summed up perfectly by a glance outside at my barbeque. The previous day it was a cooking grill, yesterday was it was a soaking wet metal garden ornament standing forlornly in the corner of the patio. When I'm on hold awaiting the Samaritans answering my call, I occasionally read philosophical sayings online. I... Continue Reading →