So glad to have you back where you belong Satchmo’s salutations bestowed on returning Ms Levi In Wakey suburbia, brood replicates Louis’ greeting, though pater recipient Dolly replaced lyrically by Mally, apologies to Herman A score and eleven sunsets incarcerated in bosom of healthcare institution Octogenarian gaunt on return, though blessedly without canker of departure. ... Continue Reading →
Pleading The Fifth In The Forth
Ordinarily, my writing process follows a similar recipe every day. It involves around two hours graft, half a bag of wine gums, two pints of water, a minimum of 500 words penned, add one picture that relates to the narrative. Before I finally add the title and publish. Today, I've decided to take a different creative... Continue Reading →
Light At The Tunnel’s End?
Yesterday, our clan learned the family head's post-surgery progress was satisfactory enough for his imminent discharge from hospital. Mally still has some occupational therapy (OT) hurdles to overcome, mainly surrounding stairway mobility, it was heartening to hear our clan head will soon be back in the bosom of his brood. Attempting to motivate my dad with his stair management, I misleadingly disclosed that his surgeon recommended forthwith his consumption of red... Continue Reading →
Animals Aren’t We
It’s all a game mused marginalised yeti Animals aren’t we Food, water, procreation and shelter Necessities all, rest just padding They short term fix of comfort, till dwindling rush abates Moving onto next misguided existential purchase Bizarrely, expecting a long-standing misery solution. In globe where happiness sold with prefix ‘i’ There is not... Continue Reading →
Less Salubrious Family Traditions
I’m contemplating ridding myself of facial hair. It's started to itch like hell and my wife recently liken me to Catweazle’s scruffier brother; and that was before I’d even grown this full beard. I personally see my increased facial hirsuteness as the unconventional move taken by lots of creative individuals. A strategy displaying to your peers... Continue Reading →
Omnibus Journey To Arx Celebris Fontibus
Recently, my wife and I took the No.36 Ripon bus from Leeds, journeying to the charming North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate. For a public transport bus ride, it turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant experience. Amongst the accoutrements provided on this coach were WiFi and USB access; in addition to each stop being announced via auto message by BBC Look... Continue Reading →
The Taunting Blank Page
“White. A blank page or canvas. So many possibilities.” Words bequeathed by American composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Prose to re-assure the creative mind not to fear that chaste surface in front of them. A proclamation that the untouched parchment is at your mercy. Affirmation that the blank folio has no control over the creator's process when constructing their art.... Continue Reading →
Facial Hair Conundrums
After managing to prise my eyes open with an invigorating visage wash this morning, I caught sight of my face in the bathroom mirror during the subsequent drying process. Although an amalgamation of Shield soap and warm water had returned the use of my eyelids, it was clear that the guy looking back was not in a state of full... Continue Reading →
All Fools Day
It’s April Fools Day. As a consequence today will be littered with inane pranks, silly stories and tiresome practical jokes…… In other words, it’s business as usual at maison de Strachan. I find some practical jokes quite funny, such as filling hollow Easter eggs with toothpaste. However,, with Easter still a fortnight off our modest domain is currently bereft of chocolate... Continue Reading →