Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
While composing today's observations staring back at me from the corner of my office desk is an adhesive tape dispenser. This red plastic Sellotape holder, which lays adjacent to a desk tidy containing pens, a pencil sharpener and a USB storage device, mysteriously minus one of its scarlet coloured sides. Footnote - Other brands of... Continue Reading →
Today is Karen's second hospital appointment of the week; on this occasion for the receipt of ongoing monthly treatment. After over five years, she's become so familiar to receptionists and nurses, they greet my spouse by first name........ Or they would if her name was Arnold. Seriously though, the engaging manner of nursing staff at... Continue Reading →
I started my Christmas shopping yesterday. As you’d expect on the run up to the festive season, there were hundreds of people packed into the various retail outlets. Like me they feverishly sought a bargain and a shop that gave away free bottles of wine! I’m not sure what the collective noun for a congregated... Continue Reading →