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Category Archives: Talent
‘Ducker’ Barrington
Isn’t it curious how two very different aspects of human character can manifest themselves , under one roof, in one family and as a result of the same basic upbringing. ‘Ducker’ had a brother called Nicholas who, for some years,thought ‘Ali … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, family, humour, life, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values, writing
19 Comments
Death By Manners
There are individuals whose sensibilities and general wariness about causing offense can seriously damage their chances of making the best of their situation or talents. I am reminded of a famous, though receding event in the history of mankind when the … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, employment, Fiction, skils, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, conflict, environment, humour, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, values, writing
35 Comments
Gentle Incompetence
Recently I have been paying more attention to my writing career. Sorry, I’ve got a bit carried away there. What I meant to say was,” I’ve been paying a bit more attention to my desire to have a writing career”. … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, employment, Fiction, humour, Life, skils, Talent, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, inspiration, life, musing, musings, Panic, reflections, self-esteem, talents, work
34 Comments
Drifting Into Adulthood
I grew up in a slightly odd childhood, one of the younger of six siblings, and sometime after my mother had exhausted all sense of wonder at the birth of a new child. Dealing efficiently with the demands of a … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, community, employment, Environment, Life, Relationships, Talent, Uncategorized
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, environment, inspiration, life, musing, reflections, relationships
26 Comments
A Curious Ambition
“So you want to be an artist”, my father had said.,” or at least an entertainer”. What’s the difference” I replied.” An entertainer helps people forget, but an artist wants to remind people of the truth: of where they are. … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, employment, faith, Life, life2, Talent, writing
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents
29 Comments
Talent Spotting For Dummies
As a young teenager my main passions were football, and history. You can’t “do” history, or at least not if you’re a small boy, because it’s all in the past, and Henry XIII is too busy getting married again to discuss his … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, humour, Life, life2, skils, Talent, writing
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, sport, talents, youth
25 Comments
A Different Kind of Obituary
At this time of the year there is often a page in the newspapers giving a brief outline of the legends who have died in the year just ended. Like many of you, I suspect, I read them and travel … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, humour, Life, life2, skils, Talent
Tagged character, confidence, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, values, work
24 Comments
The Purpose of Writing
Is it true that an entertainer is one who writes to amuse, disturb or divert while an artist often writes for himself; sometimes because he feels he has no choice. Is being an artist the last hope of the socially awkward who, on land shuffle around … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, creative writing, humour, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, youth
16 Comments
Picasso
His companion hears the key scratch at the lock. Her body stiffens wondering about his mood. Often brooding, sullen and full of pique. No resemblance to his public face. He enters, slumping in his favourite chair. On his way home he passed … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Life, life2, skils, Talent
Tagged character, conflict, environment, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, self-esteem, values, work
12 Comments
Surprising Musical Interludes
Last weekend we went on a little trip and, among other pleasant experiences, paid a visit to the church where my daughter is getting married next year. I was introduced to the Vicarene and had a good chance to look … Continue reading
Posted in community, cooking, creative writing, faith, humour, Talent
Tagged character, confidence, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values
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