To Be Frank

“Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and abhorred.” – Frankenstein In these … More

Trouble in Lapland?

Door sixteen of the advent calendar sits ajar. Consequently, Santa’s only eight days left to bark out further motivational banter … More

Despite the misery of watching England rugby team capitulate in the World Cup Final against South Africa, for a brief … More

I’m commencing this Sunday morning blog sustained by a comfort food breakfast of a cuppa and sausage sandwich. I didn’t … More

I’d my twice yearly dental check-up yesterday afternoon. After a disastrous start to the year health wise, an appointment where I’d … More

I vacuumed my car interior this afternoon. With the vehicle’s dark grey upholstery and vacuum cleaner nozzle ordinarily like ships … More

Thursday 24th May – Nesting within the ivy, Russian vine and clematis climbing my back garden fence are a family … More

Friday 13th April (Part 2) – To be clear, the title of this prose reflects the narrative is my second … More

Friday 13th April – The thud of a carpet fitter undertaking his trade currently resonates around casa Strachan. Fingers crossed … More