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The CrossroadsLate one night, some years ago, I was walking home when I reached a crossroads where, from out of nowhere, appeared a shadowy figure. Although I was... | 769 | 13 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 15 |
The long descentOn windy days I often think back to an event that took place long, long ago when I was but a boy and health and safety was still in short trousers. T... | 779 | 26 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | 4 hrs ago |
Regarding rulesI recently posted a blog in which I violated blogging rule 13. I didn't realise I was breaking a rule when I posted the blog, but when it was brough... | 734 | 9 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 15 |
What an intelligent woman... | 710 | 10 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 15 |
I don’t believeI don’t believe in ghosts or spirits of the dead. I don’t believe in the potency of curses made by witches and ancient Egyptians, and I don’t believe... | 1,989 | 41 | 1 | Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | 9 hrs ago |
The Genesis of a broken windowI remember once being sent along with the joiner* to replace a broken window pane at the local church hall. The churchwarden, a rather stern man, was... | 642 | 12 | 1 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 16 |
A whole new ball gameFor the female exhibitionist there are various ways to indulge the impulse; showing varying amounts of cleavage being one popular and easy option. Bu... | 1,329 | 37 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 15 |
But what if you’re wrong!“If I am wrong”, say the preachers of Hell fire, “I will never know, but if you are wrong”, they have more than once said, addressing me, “you most ce... | 844 | 14 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | Apr 15 |
Percy TurnerThere’s a little butcher’s shop down a narrow street in the South Yorkshire village of Jump. You could drive past that little shop and never even not... | 1,032 | 32 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 15 |
My opinion on opinionsOne purpose of the blogs is to express your opinion. Quite a few just post videos or cut and paste articles; which is not so much expressing an opini... | 2,103 | 86 | 0 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 | 5 hrs ago |
What makes something funny?We know when something is funny, but, if asked to explain exactly why it is funny, we would be hard pressed to put the reason into words. Not everyon... | 1,494 | 53 | 0 | May 2019 | May 2019 | 12 hrs ago |
My VisitorAn entity has appeared in my room twice now; on the second occasion I managed to capture its image. I don't know what it is but I sense it means me n... | 1,313 | 38 | 0 | May 2019 | May 2019 | 19 hrs ago |
Going straightAs I stand here outside the prison gates, breathing in the air of freedom and feeling grateful for my early release, I am reflecting on my crime and t... | 1,518 | 42 | 1 | May 2019 | May 2019 | Apr 18 |
Words I don't likeThere are some words I don't like. Sometimes it's because of the meaning of the word, and sometimes it's the sound of the word. It could be a combin... | 1,853 | 58 | 0 | May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 3 hrs ago |
The ParkWhen I walked through the park the other day I was left wishing I hadn’t. It’s some years since I was last there and its deterioration was depressing... | 1,157 | 34 | 0 | May 2019 | May 2019 | 2 hrs ago |
People often ask me....As I was saying; people often ask me, “why aren’t you rich and famous?” I just tell them it’s because not enough people want me to be rich and famous... | 887 | 22 | 0 | Apr 2019 | May 2019 | Apr 17 |
Before it went horribly wrong... | 560 | 2 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 15 |
Learning About Grownups Volume 1Mister Godley’s gnomes Mister Godley is very proud of his garden. He is especially proud of all his gnomes, he collects the... | 477 | 15 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 3 hrs ago |
They’ll get you in the endThey say you can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink. A way round that might be to take the water to the horse and just wait for it to give... | 1,186 | 52 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Jun 2019 | Apr 18 |
No more mister nice guyI have spent the last 15 minutes dashing around causing harmless mischief on several threads, yet no one will take a blind bit of notice. Do I ha... | 1,405 | 63 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 18 |
My Easter BlogWhat relevance or significance does the crucifixion of Christ have to mankind? I’ve always been puzzled by this and even asked the question several t... | 1,265 | 71 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 11 hrs ago |
Capacity IssuesI have an e-cigarette and it’s doing my head in. I am constantly having to fill the damned thing with liquid. This is because there is an EU ruling... | 576 | 21 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 15 |
Scruffy CarThe inside of my car is a disgrace. The dashboard is thick in dust and the floor is covered in grit; I can hardy see out of the windscreen when the s... | 1,772 | 106 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 23 hrs ago |
This WeekendI thought I might do something out of the ordinary again this weekend; I also thought it last weekend. There is very little chance of my doing anythi... | 1,014 | 50 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 hrs ago |
Picture CardsWhen I was at junior school, we used to buy bubble gum that came with picture cards. The ones I remember were a series about World War 2, Mars Attack... | 408 | 0 | 0 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 15 |
PhilosophyI became interested in philosophy a few years ago and made a casual acquaintance with some of the characters who have played a part in its progression... | 1,406 | 49 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 16 |
How times changeMy daughter called round today for a couple of hours. We spent half of that time discussing cleaning products. If anyone had predicted that scenario... | 466 | 24 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 18 |
SometimesSometimes being here is fun, but sometimes it isn't. Sometimes it's: | 1,300 | 47 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 4 hrs ago |
Breaking NewsReports are coming in that archeologists have found the remains of Gandalf the wizard, but, before the story could be verified, men in black suits and... | 630 | 17 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 16 |
Very important announcementDue to unprecedented demand, the NO COMMENT blog will be opened for comments at precisely 18:45 GMT for two minutes only. This will be a strictly... | 442 | 22 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 15 |
If you don't wish to commentIf you don't wish to comment please use this blog... | 506 | 14 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 7 hrs ago |
If you wish to commentIf you wish to comment please use this blog.... | 404 | - | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 18 |
The tip of the icebergA recent event got me wondering what must be going on behind the scenes here. I am now imagining a frenzy of private messages hurtling back and forth... | 1,306 | 63 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 15 |
The ToadAmidst the fallen and scattered stones of a ruined castle close to where I live, it is said, dwells an ancient toad. For five hundred years and more... | 789 | 38 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | Apr 15 |
Something odd at No.1 Main StreetThe building firm I used to be with did a lot of work for a country estate. There is a village attached to the estate and its old stone buildings are... | 401 | 1 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 16 |
Nature and Being HumanSome animals can do amazing things, but no matter what an animal’s speciality, there is usually something else that is almost as good at it. A cheeta... | 1,158 | 57 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 18 |
Drama, What Drama?Yesterday I deleted my blog because someone said something that offended me. Today I think I will hide my profile; possibly reinstating it tomorrow b... | 1,264 | 39 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | Apr 15 |
Room with a viewThe view from my window is uninteresting; in fact, after three years of looking at the scene with absolutely nothing happening It had become almost un... | 1,417 | 88 | 0 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 14 hrs ago |
When I’m 64I will be 64 next month; it’s time I started thinking about bungalows and beige overcoats. There is planning to be done if my transition into geriatr... | 2,549 | 123 | 0 | Feb 2019 | Apr 2019 | 7 hrs ago |
Funny TurnThe man at the check out next to mine at the supermarket last Saturday had a funny turn recently; I know that because I heard his wife telling someon... | 1,314 | 53 | 0 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 | Apr 18 |
Grave New WorldWith quickly advancing robotics technology and artificial intelligence coming on in leaps and bounds, it seems likely that in the foreseeable future m... | 1,349 | 50 | 1 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 | Apr 18 |
Things I can't explainIt's a great feeling on Friday night, knowing I don't have to get up on Saturday at the same time as I do in the week; yet I always do get up at the s... | 610 | 33 | 0 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 | Apr 15 |
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