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Monthly Archives: May 2021
Being with Birds
Interrupting this blog to go feed the little – and not so little – feathered guys. And possibly one small squirrel… I have no pets, save the wild birds. They aren’t quite as cosseted as the cats – and one … Continue reading
A Walk Down Crazy Street
Just how mad was Alice, anyway? And was she mad in the sense of “I’m mad as hell and not going to take it anymore”? Or in the mental health sense of the word? And would I be proud, annoyed, … Continue reading
A Horse with No Name v The Man
Some Sunday fiction for you “You must have one,” the ginger tabby said. “Why?” replied the horse. “Well, form filling, for one thing. You see -” “Yes,” the horse agreed. “I’m not blind.” “Stop interrupting. Do you want my help, … Continue reading
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White Wine Supernova in the Back Garden
It will come as no surprise that today’s song – yes, I’ve gone back to that – is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-5uv4wryI Champagne isn’t really my thing. I do miss having the occasional glass of cold white wine. And what better place … Continue reading
Doctor Who, & Poetry
I had a dream a few nights ago: no, it didn’t feature a giant cat, but it did feature David Tennant (the 10th Doctor). In the dream, I was a published poet in numerous magazines. Someone was helping me go … Continue reading