Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Aching muscles on waking sits akin to nasal hair grooming and overnight bathroom visits as the scourge of the middle-aged man. I'd never previously felt my age - Sadly this changed when winter 2017 made it's unescapable visit. As a consequence of the season's lower temperatures, my inaugural waking thought now is I've been coaxed... Continue Reading →
Sleep - The animal kingdom's regeneration process. A bodily function aimed at refreshing the mind, soothing the inner being and enhancing concentration levels in preparations for the next day's existential challenges. In contemporary times, sleep longevity is only a fleeting suitor for many. The stresses and strains of modern life inducing regular bouts of insomnia.... Continue Reading →
The last two nights have seen new lows in sleep longevity for yours truly. My body clock appears to have developed an alarm which, with the mischief of an advent 'elf on the shelf', finds it humorous to end my slumber at around 1.30am. Consequently, if it wasn't for the caffeine infusing qualities of my good friend Douwe... Continue Reading →
Sleepy, though not diminutive friend of princess in exile Languid, caricature’s enervation prevails Genesis his lack of slumber? Or strain from circumstances enduring Schadenfreude exhibition exhausting Need to engage advocates of Schaden’s brother Sigmund? Or contact Doc, though not diminutive friend of princess in exile? Broken sleep, fractured constitution Sustaining positivity; cerebral struggle Ready... Continue Reading →
My erratic sleep pattern was today responsible for a first slumber past 11 am since I was a 16 year old. That was a time of lazing in the late 1970's, after I'd completing my GCE exams. This while waiting to start my first full-time job and for my moustache to grow thick enough to survive a slight breeze. This... Continue Reading →
The levels of my overnight sporadic insomnia hit new heights at 2am this morning. Leaving my slumber at that time, I spent the next hour and a half writing a blog instead of the ordinarily prudent option of attempting to return to the Land of Nod. Laid in bed with my iPad, those ninety minutes... Continue Reading →
I displayed unusual restraint this morning when I forewent a McDonalds breakfast. I was proud of myself for not acting upon the terrible craving I had, when I woke, for a double sausage and egg McMuffin. I’m no sure why I didn’t act upon it! It could have been the aroma of bread toasting emanating... Continue Reading →