In the ‘real world’ there is a man called James who looks a lot like me and who some people might describe as reasonably intelligent. He even has a real job and some very real responsibilities. And that man can create the impression that he knows about stuff like politics. He can hold conversations with…
Month: January 2020
Most Melancholic Monday
Today is Blue Monday and therefore officially the most depressing day of the year. This is based on actual scientific fact and not a slap in the face to those people who are actively campaigning to raise the profile and reduce the stigma of mental health. I actually wasn’t feeling that bad when I woke…
An Inauspicious Return To Writing Poetry After 20 Months Of Not Writing Poetry
I haven’t penned a poem Since the year ended in eight So, it would be quite unfair To expect this to be great Quality is not my goal That would be a step too far If anything, my aim is To really lower the bar To write poetry this bad Is nothing short of a…
Surely Monday the 13th is as bad as Friday the 13th? Or worse? Cos it’s Monday….
It’s the second Monday in January and Christmas is now but a distant memory. Although my bank balance might disagree and pay day does seem to be a frighteningly long time away. Also, my 17-month-old daughter, who is continuing to make impressive leaps in terms of her vocabulary acquisition and likes to make use of…
Xmas Epilogue or Yuletide Eulogy
Today is January 6th and by any definition Christmas is now over. Except for all the masses of chocolate, wine and beer that appear to be in plentiful supply chez moi. This surplus is partly due to the fact that I was, for much of the festive period, quite unwell and indeed on medication, so…
So You Say You Want A Resolution…
Ah 2020. What a year. I mean it’s obviously only just begun, but I have a feeling that 2020 will be a year like no other. Call it 2020 foresight if you will, but I predict that the year to come will be one that changes everything. But obviously not in a good way. There…
James Proclaims! 