Dec 31, 20102 minPoetryGoodbye, old friendThey ask: “How does a cliche become a cliche?” I guess that question is answered by the number of people who are probably musing that...
Dec 20, 20101 minPersonalRetaining the AshesSo, I’m a sports nut and can’t let today pass without celebrating England’s brilliant test victory in Melbourne. That happy band...
Dec 18, 20101 minPersonalProper snowSnow is a bit like old age, isn’t it? You know it’s coming, but there’s stuff-all you can do about it as it slows everything down, or...
Nov 23, 20101 minPersonalPillars of the EarthJust finished this weekend watching the brilliant adaptation of the above on the TV. Ah, I wonder whether, one day, the words Based on...
Nov 9, 20101 minPoetryFallAs we’ve had such a stunning autumn, it reminded me of the scene from my bedroom window one frosty morning, which inspired me to write a...
Oct 26, 20101 minPersonalTough love – soft heartAnyone who has a copy of my first book – For Art’s Sake and In the Laptops of the Gods – will know there is a dedication to my Mum in...
Oct 23, 20101 minPersonalSuffering from writer’s blogHi everyone (‘one’ being the operative syllable at the moment I’m sure), this is kick-off time for me – a new website, a new blog and my...