Literature
Embers of The Affair, Part Two
A la recherche du temps perdu (Proust) There was a time There was a time now long away, when I had peace, a quiet mind, my days were slow, my heartbeat too, those days before [more…]
Poetry
Literature
A Homage to Pam Ayres & ‘Surgically enhanced’.
I’m goin’ to have a sex-change: I know it’s for the best. I’ll have two smooth, proud, round bosoms, Not a spotty, hairy, chest… So it’s Goodbye, Willy, you must leave me, Slightly sad to [more…]
Arts
Embers of The Affair, Part One
This is a recollection, in verse, of one of the most momentous periods in my life. But first – a tribute from me to all the lovely GP Laydees: And have you now, and will [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Eight
Took the car to the garage this morning. There is a Gregg’s restaurant (first one I have seen) nearby so had an indulgent breakfast of sausage roll and a bacon roll and coffee. I drink [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Seven
If tomorrow starts without me If tomorrow starts without me, And I am not there to see, If the sun should rise and see your eyes All filled with tears for me. I wish so [more…]
Christianity
John Clare
John Clare I am—yet what I am none cares or knows; My friends forsake me like a memory lost: I am the self-consumer of my woes— They rise and vanish in oblivious host, Like shadows [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Four
I would like to extend my thanks to Patrick Barron and DJM of this Parish for their insights into the financial world of today. My A Level in Economics and Public Affairs did not prepare [more…]
Literature
In Defence of Aldershot
Oh Aldershot, my Aldershot, what have they done to you there was a time, so long ago when you were fresh and new thirty years ago or so you were a joy to know. Neglect, [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty
Not being on X I have not followed in detail the ins and outs of the Farrage/Lowe goings on but from what I have seen it appears to have all the hallmarks of a communist [more…]