This afternoon I’m scheduled to receive my first coronavirus vaccine. I know it’s my inaugural jab as I’ve not previously been afforded one. If I had, within this pieces initial […]
True or False?
Via the conduit of Zoom, yesterday I partook in an esprit filled quiz evening with six buddies from the north east of England. This ‘Magnificent Seven’ (including yours truly) contributing […]
Ah, That Explains It!
This morning, while pondering the clothing best suited another day languishing at home, I noticed the arran sweater I’d adorned yesterday had all its buttons completely secured…… Ok, I admit […]
A Splinter of Ice
“There is a splinter of ice in the heart of a writer.” – Graham Greene Above a thought-provoking quote from the twice ‘Nobel Prize for Literature’ nominated author. The ice […]
Creased
It’s 3pm on the last Sunday before Christmas Day 2020. Shortly. I’ll be firing up the oven to cook my mater and me a roast beef dinner; a small gesture […]
Bread To Make You Strong
In prevailing times, I can’t help but conclude COVID, along with the distasteful US presidential race shenanigans, have shifted an already dysfunctional world into even greater depths of dystopia. And, […]
The Way We Were
As I meander down today’s literary path, my mind’s in a poetic place. The catalyst to these notions yours truly’s inability to shake the refrain The Way We Were from […]
Tacky
It’s proving a slow news day amongst the halls and chambers of chez Strachan. Thus far, the only bulletins to share are the shaving off of my beard, eating breakfast […]
Same As The Old Boss
I’ve just been reminded by Mrs Strachan senior that our clocks go back in a few days….. Those bloody bailiffs never give us a break!…. Seriously, though, at the weekend […]