The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle
Buster & Moo
Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
Life In A Conversation
Life, in a Grain of Sand
Life In A Flash
Apprenticed To My Mother
Category Archives: miscellany
What’s Luck If Not An Incontinent Seagull? #1975 #bristoluniversity #memories
I began my university life in October 1975. It was life changing in many ways and the degree I ended up with set me up on the path to success. But in that first term and year, I learned little … Continue reading
Posted in Bristol, humour, memories, miscellany, university
Tagged Bristol, dating, humour, living expenses, money, university, zoo
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Full Sentences #carrotranch #morganandlogandoamerica
The boys are still trying to reach the Ranch but things go haywire when Morgan has a nightmare… ‘Morgan! Morgan! Are you alright? ‘Wha…? Bloody hell, that was weird.’ ‘You were screaming something.’ ‘I think it was eating those cheese … Continue reading
The Last Water #writephoto #poem #sonnet #climatechange
Cold Jack, content and job well done, creeps home, Allowing Spring her turn to warm the earth. Crocus tongues push out through softening loam As glass-eyed shepherds watch their flock give birth. We, unplucked youth, prime cocked with urgent sap, … Continue reading
Posted in #writephoto, creative writing, miscellany, poems, poetry, sonnets
Tagged #writephoto, climate change, creative writing, poem, poetry
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It’s A Tricky Job, This Magicland Narrator Gig… #shortfiction
Once upon a time, in a land, far, far away I found myself in the role of Most Excellent Narrator. Not sure how that happened; one minute I’m watching ripples concentric on a lake and making a wish that I’d … Continue reading
How To Spend Time And Money On The Important Things In Life. #1975 #universitylife #bristol
My initial focus, naturally was on my new course (just stay with me, okay) and the joys of learning about the English and Welsh legal system. That was a bit of an eye opener, too. Having been brought up to … Continue reading
The Devil Is In The Dentures #morganandlogandoamerica #carrotranch
Somewhere in a motel bedroom in Michigan Morgan and Logan are relaxing in front of the TV…. ‘Can’t you sit still, Morgan?’ ‘I am.’ ‘You’re not. Your foot’s twitching like you’re wired to the mains and everything is vibrating. I … Continue reading
Holes In The Sky #writephoto
It was assumed Patience Humble took pride in her art. As the only sky carver in business, she had worked with some of the grandest event organisers providing a unique back drop to whatever extravaganza was being designed. Every rock … Continue reading
Posted in #writephoto, creative writing, humour, miscellany
Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, flash fiction, humour, short story
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The Musketeer Conundrum
With football now back on the UK screens with artificial crowds and noise, sport is in the headlines. One oddity is being able to hear the players, encouraging, cajoling and directing each other. A bit like any game on any … Continue reading
Posted in humour, memories, miscellany, sport
Tagged camaraderie, humour, memories, rugby, teams
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Free The Magic #blogbattle #creativewriting
Roland Colander had a problem. He had overcome many in his life to date, but this one looked likely to be the mother of all buggerations. He read the edict again and sighed. If this was true, his life’s work … Continue reading
Posted in #blogbattle, creative writing, fantasy, flash fiction, humour, miscellany
Tagged blog battle, creative writing, Fairytales, fantasy, humour
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Garden June 2020
We are halfway through June, summer is just about here and there’s some rain about. Whey-hey!! But the lack of Jupiter Pluvius has been a drain and my lawn is rather beaten by it. I’m looking into drilling a well… … Continue reading
Posted in dogs, gardening, miscellany
Tagged dog, garden, june, Poppies, potager beds, vegetable garden
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