Category Archives: Life

A Dangerous Alternative

Posted on March 16, 2020 by

Sometime in the distant future, about five or six years from now, Vampires have taken over the world and humans, running free and in their natural habitat, are near being a relinquished memory, although the wealthiest vampires can still afford … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Reflections

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

“Do you know the worst thing you can do to a woman” my wife asked me on our thirtieth wedding anniversary, and I said “No”. She looked at me, as if I were a stranger, some alien who had entered … Continue reading →

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The Wanderer

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

He was nonchalant about his abilities, background and history. “Done a bit,” was all he said, but when he looked you in the eye his gaze was full of knowledge wrapped in history. “Life’s not personal,” he said to me, … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas To My Readers

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

It’s that time of year, once again, when we think about holly and Christmas trees, mince pies and most of all friends and family. My mother always used to raise her glass at Christmas lunch and make a toast to … Continue reading →

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A Life Portrayed In Photographs

Posted on November 25, 2019 by

It was my friend Colin who said, there are two records of your life: one told in the photographs and the other through the impressionist pictures which describe how you felt in the same period. Sometimes it’s hard to see … Continue reading →

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Somewhere In The Class Of Life :

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

At school I was not at the front of the class: not one of the clever ones whose enthusiasm reminded the teacher this was their true vocation. I sat in the middle of the room, faintly absorbed but not engaged. … Continue reading →

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A Question Of Priorities

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Her dad is eight seven and no longer in the best of health : there is no choice, he must go to a home. His daughter is worried for him but preoccupied with work and battling through the grind of … Continue reading →

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