Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
The Gateshead senior high school where I was educated was demolished a couple of decades ago. I'm assured it's nothing to do with my attendance there and the hate mail's abated, but the self-doubt still lingers. The school's penchant for turning out top level professional footballers, a world renowned orchestra leader and an international rugby... Continue Reading →
Monday 30th April - The moribund month is at it's dusk - In a few hours April will take a terminal breath, passing over the 2018 calendar baton to May. According to a lad with whom I attended Heathfield Senior High School in the late 1970's, the month of May was named after his great... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I wrote of a memory from my schooldays, from which I received some very encouraging feedback. In fact one friend went as far as saying "I've just read your blog, Gary. Any chance I can borrow a tin of soup?" With this positive critique in mind, I thought I'd try recollect further memories from... Continue Reading →