Tag Archives: youth

The Final Judgement

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Not to rub it in, but it hadn’t gone all that well for Simon. Nothing too bad, of course. I wouldn’t like to exaggerate but he always remained, how would you say it, just outside the winner’s circle. Just below the balcony where … Continue reading →

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Talent Spotting For Dummies

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

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 →

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The Purpose of Writing

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

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 →

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Just a Creme Brulee !

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

As time passes, and we leave the sheltered anchorages of our youth, lurking behind the cover provided by a couple of exam certificates, and  assembled competences, a bungler sometimes lurks within us, wondering if its safe to come out . It … Continue reading →

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Not Quite the Big Bang Theory

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I had a group of friends at University with whom I shared the first steps away from home,  discovered earnest conversation, bad cookery and  odd low-level eccentricities, the latest novels and beer. This mutual curiosity bound us to each other and we shared … Continue reading →

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Poem What I Wrote

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

. Below is a poem I wrote when I was about twenty: It’s curious to feel but true That face I saw you smile last night Is now a thousand miles away Smiling at some other people’s faces I will … Continue reading →

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Journey to Another Time

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

So many years ago; it seems another life,  I walked into the sea off the Serbian coast. It was called Yugoslavia then and I  was far from home. I was fully dressed and  could think of no other way to … Continue reading →

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The Unique Ability

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Yesterday I watched a film I’ve always enjoyed. “Good Will Hunting” with Matt Damon, Robin Williams and a host of other good actors.I’m sure you’ve seen the film already so I won’t  labour over a description but the reason I mention it  … Continue reading →

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I Have the Heart of a Youngster

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I love to hear new music so do they. I love to get into scrapes, but now tend to be too sensible. I have a reckless streak, but now circled with caution. I love the thrill of adventure but am … Continue reading →

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Families Valued

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

We make or pick our friends  through life’s journey, quickly at first and then more warily as experience takes the first blush off our innocence. Moving around we lose a few and make some more to compensate but are always in … Continue reading →

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