About the traps these past few weeks Australian comedian Corinne Grant has been touting her book, Lessons in Letting Go. I've not read it, so this isn't a review. But I've got all inspired by her constant media appearances during this Aussie Spring to do a bit of a seasonal clean. My housemate has joked … Continue reading Casting Off
Random Variable Tabloidery 4#
Personals and Positions Vacant Dream of working in law enforcement? The Administration seeks qualified deputies to combat crime in areas such as theft and squatting, while insuring public safety. Be prepared for long but rewarding hours. Uniform and horse supplied. Contact Nottingham Sheriff’s Dept for a PD. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elderly gent, deer farmer and charity worker … Continue reading Random Variable Tabloidery 4#
Banana Loop
Below is my very first real attempt at a short story as an adult. Thanks to short story writer John Holton for his class and inspiration a good few years ago now. Since it never was published anywhere else, I present it to you, Gentle Reader. Enjoy. Banana Loop A man slipped on a banana … Continue reading Banana Loop
Random Historical Tabloidery 3#
Out and About in AD 33 A newcomer is causing a stir in marketplaces and moneylenders offices this week. Sporting sandals and a natty brown robe (this season’s new black) the bearded and fashionably thin visitor upturned tables and held impromptu speeches, attended by large but mostly peaceful crowds waving palm fronds. In a scoop, … Continue reading Random Historical Tabloidery 3#
My B Movie Hero
Dennis Quaid. There I've said it. Hero of the straight-to-DVD flick. No actor works harder not to make it to the Big Box Office. And I'm not knocking him. Every performance is solid and he makes good with what he's given. I find most of his films worthy and interesting, sometimes even exciting, but I … Continue reading My B Movie Hero
Snippets of Random Historical Tabloidery 2#
‘Nothing To It’ Says Gautama After repeated press questions regarding the ultimate goal of his popular new doctrine, which is sweeping the nation, former prince Siddhartha proclaimed Nirvana can’t actually be spoken about and instead focused his latest speech on road safety with a talk entitled The Right Path. Next week he's expected to begin … Continue reading Snippets of Random Historical Tabloidery 2#
Random Historical Tabloidery 1#
Don’t Do as the Romans Do: Sex/Drug Senators linked to death Rome is in mourning after the tragic death this March of our beloved ruler. Whilst Senator Brutus continues to head a high level enquiry into the death, we can reveal details leaked by an anonymous source placing key senators in the Forum at the … Continue reading Random Historical Tabloidery 1#
Fluffy
You may have noticed the image, above, right there. That's my dearest De Fluffibus Superbus, the Grumpelstiltskin. Mostly he was Fluffy to his friends and enemies. We met not long after I moved into my apartment. First time living on my own. It was very new and exciting and one night, as my front door … Continue reading Fluffy
Got Novel Ideas Part II
So, previously, I looked at writing skills. But what resources do I need? Puter. Check. Pens, pencils, notepads, post-its and highlighters. Check. Desk and chair. Check. An Office. A room of my own. It has all my books and papers in it and a view of the garden. It is reasonably well-lit and in the … Continue reading Got Novel Ideas Part II
Burton in TV Land
Visited the Tim Burton retrospective/art exhibition at ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in Melbourne t'other day. I like his films. But more importantly I like the look of his films, which turns out, do truly reflect the look of his art. For someone who trained at Disney, he's not very Disneybland. He has … Continue reading Burton in TV Land
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