Mistletoe & Lager

The X-mas social (Whirl? Flurry? Splurge? Merry-go-round?) season got under way in the last couple of weeks, although I’ve not really been feeling the love. Last year I was right in the mood, with happy walks around the busy shopping streets, and eager anticipation of a nice Christmas day in the flat with Mairi and… Continue reading Mistletoe & Lager

Ancient Christmas Poem

This here is a poem I wrote in a Christmas card to someone many years ago. What mood was I in? Discuss. Now it’s Christmas time again It’s time to reconsider Whether or not to shut up shop And sell to the highest bidder But let’s not all get too depressed Nothing is as bad… Continue reading Ancient Christmas Poem

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Sorrento Travelogue 1

The following has finally been written from notes made in Italy, September 2006. I’ve been busy. Saturday – Ibsen’s ‘Ghosts’ and now Petty’s ‘Blog’ – all were written in the Tramontano Hotel, Sorrento, Italy. All possibly on this balcony? Doubtful. We arrived yesterday evening, after an interesting journey. With an excruciating start at 4am, the… Continue reading Sorrento Travelogue 1