Thursday 26 March, 2015
Today I have spent several hours editing “Travels of a Donkey”. It is overlong, self-indulgent and idiosyncratic twaddle! Don’t bother to attempt it without the help of strong drugs!
However, there is also “Wichita Lineman” which I do recommend to anyone who has been infected by the People’s Friend bug, as I was as a child.
Wednesday 25 March, 2015
“Truth to Tell” was written to mark 100 years since the start of WW1.
“A Welcome to Gethin” and “Fanfare to Harry James” were both written to welcome new babies.
Tuesday 24 March, 2015
This is a further revised version of the original Trumped story.
The original was crafted long before we have been plagued by the man who has dominated the headlines over the last decade.
It is a romance, set in Glasgow of the late 1950s.
Louisa at our Writers’ Circus set us the challenge of “Betrayal”.
The idea of setting this story against a background of Greyhound Racing came at once. My Dad was a weekend gambler, not addicted, but he did enjoy Friday nights at Shawfield Stadium, which still exists as a Greyhound Racing venue.
The ambiance I am trying for is post-war Glasgow, seeking to contrast the gulf between the lives of rich (living in the grand mansions of Pollokshields) and poor (living in the Oatlands district, where my Dad was born).
I have re-formatted it and re-edited the original using Read Aloud in Word. If you a typo or logic error, please forgive, make your best judgement and read on.
Thank you Kareth for editing the original version all those years ago.
Tuesday 24 March, 2015
Two linked tales today.
“Frederica the Frog” is a children’s story written for a girl who wanted a story about a ‘real’ Frog.
“Bumble the Storyman“ is an adult story about a simple man surrounded by Superheroes!
Monday 23 March, 2015
Today I offer complete drivel in the shape of “The Dreaded Call”.
Mercifully it turned out to be short, so go on, read it!
And then there is “Ticket to Ride”, a 50 Shades story! So be warned!
Saturday 21 March, 2015
Today a varied mixture of four short pieces, all on the theme of thanks.
“Dr Bill” is a story, a eulogy to a fine man who lived a long and successful life.
“Overheard” is for my friend Norrie, a still-aspiring part-time thespian and author.
“Three Christmas Songs” are for children everywhere.
“Seven Months Today” an ode by John B. Moronigal, written when we realised that Matthew had grown so much!
Friday 20 March, 2015
Two more odes today.
“Ruaridh the Bumblebee” tells of the excitement of dressing up for a Mini-Beastie Party.
“Percy de Vere the 3rd Musketeer” gives sage advice to those facing a hard task!
Thursday 19 March, 2015
Today I have added two odes and a longer piece which tells of the excitement leading to the birth of our second grandchild.
Ethan is now a toddler, racing around, full of fun and mischief.
He is nearly always laughing.
And now he is on the edge of speaking. He has a LOUD voice!
Wonderful!
These are “Flying Start” “Sprint Finish” and “Ethan’s Big Event”
Wednesday 18 March, 2015
Tuesday 17 March, 2015
Today you have a bonus bunch of four pieces added.
“Largo, Glasgow Fair,1954” is a Boyhood Tale, which is true.
This is a quick read that may bring back memories of Scottish beach holidays when the Sun always split the skies and the sea was warm!
“Dermot the Pig” is a tiny little ode, a poem for Matthew and Ethan. Guess what its about?
“Francesca Allegra” is an ode for our Italian Tutor. Francesca is very special. What a girl!
“Topolina and Nerone” is a cat meets mouse tale. They meet in their dreams, so nobody dies!
This is a 10 minute “read to at bedtime” story.