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.
Sunday 15 March, 2015
“Halloween in Aberdeen” is a romantic tale set in today’s world.
“Sealed” was concocted by the Muse, raking around in my past experiences.
I hope you like them.
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Thursday 12 March, 2015
“Hoppity Horace and Henry George at the Birthday Party” is a short story for parents and grandparents to read aloud.
“Pinocchio and Cuccinella” is also a read aloud story, with an Christmas theme.
Wednesday 11 March, 2015
Although I sing and have an eclectic taste in music, sadly I do not play and instrument.
My friend Donald sings, plays and composes.
How clever is that!
“From a Wheelbarrow” is an open prose poem written as a challenge set by Donald.
“Quiver Ma Knees” and “And the dark rolling seas” are two songs written for Donald, as a return challenge.
I await the outcome.
(A revised version of this website may include MP3 files, so perhaps we may hear Donald sing these songs for us?)
Tuesday 10 March, 2015
“Diamond Minds” is a fictional story based on my parents. It will however, ring true for anyone left who knew them. Or so I hope.
“Embers” is a different tale, of a love that endured over many long years.
Both are short 12 minute reads.