Friday, 30 April 2010
Saturday, 31 October 2009
All Hallows' Eve
Here we go again, tis the night for ghouls and ghosties, four feet short or wide, to walk the streets touting for their annual sugar fix.
I know it’s another commercial marketing ploy to get consumers buying a load of old tack, but quite frankly, I prefer Halloween to a lot of other notable calendar dates. You see, Halloween has become a time for parties and dressing up for both kids and adults, alike, with everyone having to make an effort to get off their backsides if they want a little treat or two. Unlike Christmas, no hobgoblin has ever sat at home, to my knowledge, waiting for an all singing and dancing computer gaming machine to land in their laps, nor have I witnessed devil fairies throwing a tantrum because the latest mobile phone, complete with internet connection, hasn’t slipped into their pumpkin goodie bags. At Easter everything seems to get dipped in chocolate, ooohhh - what a treat, but at Halloween the trick is the delusion of disguise. Is there something good or bad behind the masked crusaders who come knocking at our doors searching for gaudy coloured confectionary? The truth being, that no one really knows what lies below the surface of anything until they look.
Traditionally, All Hallows’ Eve is a time to remember family and friends who have departed this mad and crazy world. Tonight, I’m thinking about all those I’ve ever loved and lost, be they dead or alive. You see, everyone who has ever crossed my path, and left a mark, has helped me be the person I am today. All I can do, in return, is hope that each and every one of them is happy and at peace, wherever they are.
Happy Halloween
I know it’s another commercial marketing ploy to get consumers buying a load of old tack, but quite frankly, I prefer Halloween to a lot of other notable calendar dates. You see, Halloween has become a time for parties and dressing up for both kids and adults, alike, with everyone having to make an effort to get off their backsides if they want a little treat or two. Unlike Christmas, no hobgoblin has ever sat at home, to my knowledge, waiting for an all singing and dancing computer gaming machine to land in their laps, nor have I witnessed devil fairies throwing a tantrum because the latest mobile phone, complete with internet connection, hasn’t slipped into their pumpkin goodie bags. At Easter everything seems to get dipped in chocolate, ooohhh - what a treat, but at Halloween the trick is the delusion of disguise. Is there something good or bad behind the masked crusaders who come knocking at our doors searching for gaudy coloured confectionary? The truth being, that no one really knows what lies below the surface of anything until they look.
Traditionally, All Hallows’ Eve is a time to remember family and friends who have departed this mad and crazy world. Tonight, I’m thinking about all those I’ve ever loved and lost, be they dead or alive. You see, everyone who has ever crossed my path, and left a mark, has helped me be the person I am today. All I can do, in return, is hope that each and every one of them is happy and at peace, wherever they are.
Happy Halloween
Saturday, 26 September 2009
AWOL
Where have I been? Well… not very far, in body, but my spirit has certainly travelled a long way, that’s for sure.
Life dealt me a bit of a blow, a couple of months back, and knocked the steam completely outta me sails for a wee while. Not really had the inspiration or the urges to write, either, and each time I thought I was back on me feet summit would happen to knock me off track, again. It’s been said, many times before, that in times of crisis you find out who your true friends are. Well, that’s absolutely true, and I’ve certainly found mine.
Only just started to feel an inkling of creativity trickle through, not that I’ve been doing bugger all, but I really did need the time to catch up on some much needed sleep and clear thinking. What’s done is done and without a good kick, where it hurt, I probably would have stayed stuck in someone else’s rut for many months, if not years to come. Now I’m finally on track, again, I’m trying to think of each day as it comes and not worrying about where I’m going. No goals or ambitions, just living in the now!
Life dealt me a bit of a blow, a couple of months back, and knocked the steam completely outta me sails for a wee while. Not really had the inspiration or the urges to write, either, and each time I thought I was back on me feet summit would happen to knock me off track, again. It’s been said, many times before, that in times of crisis you find out who your true friends are. Well, that’s absolutely true, and I’ve certainly found mine.
Only just started to feel an inkling of creativity trickle through, not that I’ve been doing bugger all, but I really did need the time to catch up on some much needed sleep and clear thinking. What’s done is done and without a good kick, where it hurt, I probably would have stayed stuck in someone else’s rut for many months, if not years to come. Now I’m finally on track, again, I’m trying to think of each day as it comes and not worrying about where I’m going. No goals or ambitions, just living in the now!
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The eyes - They see
Your eyes captivated me
Not beady, nor seedy
A sight to behold
If only I could see
The beauty you saw in me
I'm not really a poet, but I do like to play with words. Do the eyes really see all that is claimed to be? I'm not really sure they do.
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
JJ’s Highland Adventure.
Whilst pondering over an out of date job vacancy, I had an explosion of imagination and have relocated one of my ongoing projects to the highlands of Scotland. As I’m in no position to go trekking north ‘o the border, right now, I’ve found me an online community of Scots folk. All seem friendly enough and hoping they’ll allow me to play a while and reconnect with ma roots. The family sort, not the hairy kind. Although, there’s a few “wil an gyte” characters lurking in the shadows. That’s “wild and crazy” to those not acquainted with the Doric dialect. Have the dictionary and able to travel by mind and spirit, if not in person.
So that’s my summer vacation all sorted…
Today my fortune cookie says: “Your most memorable dream will come true”. Not seen this one before and considering a recent dream, it’s a very nice thought.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Man for Hire
Last night, whilst eavesdropping on a conversation, I overheard two girls talking about a phone call one of them had received from some sexy bloke they’d both met. Anyway, to cut a long story short, this bloke called saying that he’d come over, do a strip for them and their friends, and follow it up with a drink whilst everyone took pictures of him. Sounds like a pretty nice bloke, don’t yer fink? All in all, about thirty minutes of this man’s time would cost a mere one hundred and twenty pounds. What a bargain between ten of them was the conclusion to their conversation.
Can you believe this girl? She thought it was amazing that he’d even called her… Der! Never heard of cold calling, I guess. Although, can’t imagine any man in his line of business doing anything in chilly conditions.
Young girls giving their numbers out to professional strippers… whatever next!
Can you believe this girl? She thought it was amazing that he’d even called her… Der! Never heard of cold calling, I guess. Although, can’t imagine any man in his line of business doing anything in chilly conditions.
Young girls giving their numbers out to professional strippers… whatever next!
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