Around ten summers ago, as an alternative writing conduit to my existing personal Twitter account @gjstrac63, yours truly started a second account titled @MovieLazy . A concept inadvertently inspired by my (now estranged) wife. This manifesting after asking her about the plot line of 1942 movie Mrs Miniver, to which she answered "It's about a... Continue Reading →
Philosophically Speaking
Respected French philosopher Aidan Le Torche said of the weather “If it’s cold wear a coat..... If it’s warm don’t wear a coat..... If it’s mild wear a fleece, but not the grey one as it needs a wash.” It wasn’t the most thought provoking or, indeed, inspiring piece of philosophy ever written. However, if adhered to in... Continue Reading →
Quite A Day!
On the day my parents married I hadn't yet joined this mortal coil; consequently, I'm unable to provide first hand experiences of that day. However, through engaging with people who were there that day, I understand the service and reception went something like this:- On this day 57 years ago a young man from Farnley... Continue Reading →
A Kick in the Orbs of Atrocity
On Friday evening I was in situ at first direct arena, Leeds, with my wee Durham born spouse. The purpose behind our saunter to the state of the art music venue was to witness a gig by American singer/songwriter John Legend, My wife Karen endearingly refers to the slick soul singer as John Legen; apparently unable to suffix his name... Continue Reading →
Service Levels Over Spirit Levels
Collateral damage, or casualty plot clandestine? Plot to cull with plot to kill? Austerity frontage; cleansing of unwashed behind shield? Poet of no political leaning, unsure of ruling class motives Will they ever tire of gorging on Wonka’s lifetime supply of goodies? Mr and Mrs Lateral-Damages son Colin unfortunate consequence His profile high, subsequently... Continue Reading →
That Slugworth, He Was The Worst!
I don’t use the word propensity much. In fact, you could say I have the propensity to not utilise the word propensity. I’ve nothing against the colloquialism per sa, however, I have the tendency to proffer the word tendency in its place. Alternately, I sometimes have the inclination to use inclination as a substitute for... Continue Reading →