Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
As a none American outsider looking in at the US election build up, I'm baffled by the Hunter Biden laptop tale. The alleged scandal bringing forth a multitude of questions, none more enigmatic than how a blind computer repair shop owner was able to read HB's emails. Not only does this Republican smear campaign raise... Continue Reading →
Due to upcoming changes in my personal circumstances, I've been applying for creative writing opportunities online. Thus far I've received no response. Although, as the applications were only submitted yesterday evening, perhaps GJ Strachan needs to employ a smidgeon more patience. As I've penned many times previously in these narratives, in middle age on this... Continue Reading →
In the early hours of this morning my West Yorkshire neighbourhood was awoken by a god awful commotion. This soundscape including the whirring of helicopter blades, police orders through a megaphone, yelling, interspersed by confrontational shouts of "F*** Off."..... I tell you what, my mum becomes so melodramatic when I return home at 3am in... Continue Reading →
Despite existing on a landscape with the largest number of global media channels in history, today I've pondered whether any previous world crisis has manifested such widespread confusion amongst the populace. Attempting to pick wheat from the multitude of COVID chaff on both online and legacy communication conduits is, quite frankly, as challenging as picking... Continue Reading →
As I await the diminishing of it's boiling water temperature to avoid scalding, my coffee house Americano with semi-skimmed milk currently sits tantalisingly in front of me. In desperate need of caffeine infusion, this wait undertaken with greater impatience than usual. An erratic overnight sleep resulting in a cranial numbness I'd imagine bears similarities to... Continue Reading →
More out of duty than faith in any political party, I've just voted in the UK's General Election. To my mind, a ballot where citizens of this sceptred isle are perched between a rock and a hard place when it comes to selecting who governs...... Or should that be a cock or furry face?! Footnote -... 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 →
June has taken the month baton from May. A seamless exchange that'll no doubt see the fifth calendar month's relief at being able to escape from the Brexit nonsense, indifferent weather and global trade uncertainty which tarnished its tenure. "May has gone!"....... A cry not only heard this week from a Gregorian calendar perspective, but... Continue Reading →