In the past few weeks I’ve taken up chess again, and I’ve been playing a lot of games very badly. The last time I did…
Health
The modern gods of pain
Though not as packed with anxious parents and carers, medical staff and cleaners as it would be in a few hours, the hospital was still populated by that mix of worried and joyful adults that is peculiar to children’s wards and hospitals. The atmosphere was hopeful. I’ve found the same to be true on neuro wards but that’s a story for another time.
Insomnia, Madness & Fun Times Ahead
Real insomnia is a relationship wrecker, it’s a straight road to madness, it’s a hallucinogen, it’s a soul sapper. So, where’s the fun side?
Fathers Day 2020 – A Sad Admission
Fathers Day in the UK is rolling around again. Every year since my daughter Zuzu died in July 2005 in her room in my flat in Sydney I contend with this day. This year it’s hit me in a different way.
After the Doors Open Again
Crisp snow Outside Under a cloudy, blue sky With friends Vinegar and salt Outside The chip shop We are drunk Loud music Inside…