Another short piece for you to enjoy. Cynthia’s excitement was contagious. Today was the day, the chance to make it right. To make her relationship with her mother whole. To return to the path expected of her. Was chosen, was her right. She burst through the door of the bridal shop with her mother, sister … Continue reading She gazes at the forbidden dress
Another piece I prepared for my writing group, I think the character could be developed into maybe some longer stories, or not. Gary Lester was a creative type. Not in the sense that he made things, not a painter or a sculptor or a songwriter. Gary’s creations were destined for history, but not art galleries. … Continue reading Mr Controversy
Another share from a writers group prompt. Feedback always welcome Ben sat at the table alongside Craig, reached for his packet of Winfield Reds and took one out, it moved to his mouth in a flash and his hand was back for the lighter flicking it and lighting the cigarette in Olympic qualifying pace. He … Continue reading Cigarettes will kill you
This is once again a piece I wrote for my writers group the subject being Old Age. As tends to be my go I wrote my piece from a humorous point of view As I approach a significant milestone Birthday later this year it is time to decide when to become old. I mean sure … Continue reading Old Age
One of the indisputable facts of life in the 80’s was that Madonna was sexy, it was as certain as acne, awkwardness and the knowledge that we would all likely die in a nuclear war started by some idiot in a far off hotspot. Although I could never say I was a big fan of … Continue reading Erotica Madonna
This piece was written for my writers group, the subject challenge that week a blessing in disguise. It was the first piece I’ve written for the group, feedback is welcome. Rick pushed back from his desk as another coughing fit overcame him, longer and more persistent than the last one. He tried to stifle it … Continue reading A Blessing in disguise
Some time back, Bill & I on our podcast Middle Aged Mixtape discussed our favourite cover songs and tried to distill the essence of what makes a great cover song. Is it being true to the original, is it adding a hook or changing the sound to make the song unrecognisable or is it in … Continue reading The Perfect Cover
Ok, I get it - the Red Hot Chili Peppers aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. I understand that you can only take so much of Anthony Keidis rap/singing about his genitalia and sexual prowess. Yes, they have performed with socks on cocks. They’ve burned through more guitarists than I’ve had hot dinners, been feuding with … Continue reading Guest Blogger Bill Irving: Blood Sugar Sex Magic
In about 1993 a friend who had recently returned from a trip to Canada lent me a CD by the Tragically Hip. To my great shame and delight I have never returned that CD(in my defence I think he still has some of mine), and it has gone on to be a timeless favourite, sounding … Continue reading Up to Here – The Tragically Hip
Many years ago at my high school, 96fm organized a lunch time concert by the Stems. For the massive sum of $1.50 we got to rock out through our lunch break to this rock/pop guitar driven band. I spent the afternoon with my ears ringing and the biggest grin on my face, I loved the … Continue reading At First Sight Violets are Blue- The Stems
fell in love with a girl 