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Random Musings

A few sporadic thoughts about writing and how words rule our world, from an editor who loves playing with people's word-lives.

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    Author: Admin

    Pandemic travel : France

    We made the decision after a lot of debate and discussion around possible outcomes. We hemmed and hawed, we pro’ed and con’ed. And we took a deep…… Read more “Pandemic travel : France”

    August 24, 2021 by Admin

    Permutations of Connection

    Lately, I’m unsure what it is I want to share and what it is I want to keep to myself. But I did a talk recently for…… Read more “Permutations of Connection”

    July 11, 2021 by Admin

    Reflective surface pumpkin head

    A blotchy pumpkin head, ageing and spreading. A bloated bag of wind. A revolting, unappealing mixture of bumps, rolls, and general grossness. That’s what I see in…… Read more “Reflective surface pumpkin head”

    June 9, 2021 by Admin

    Seeing yourself on the page

    Twelve years is a long time to do anything. I mean, not every day, but still. The Bold Strokes UK book festival is in its twelfth year.…… Read more “Seeing yourself on the page”

    June 4, 2021 by Admin

    Beltane potatoes need love too…

    Beltane. Spring. Rebirth. Fertility. Sexy sex. Run off into the forest and commune with nature with your bum in the wind. It’s a grand holiday. But as…… Read more “Beltane potatoes need love too…”

    May 2, 2021 by Admin

    Travel, mojo, lessons

    Going back to the old adage of trying a list when thoughts won’t come any other way: Lockdown has lifted and life feels almost normal again. I’m…… Read more “Travel, mojo, lessons”

    April 27, 2021 by Admin

    What are you planting?

    Rebirth After a tough 12 months, being able to walk amongst the snowdrops and jonquils was a spring blessing. Tiny leaves sprouted from budding willows, little ferns…… Read more “What are you planting?”

    March 21, 2021 by Admin

    Out of Plato’s Cave

    It’s my one year anniversary. Which is far less exciting than most one year anniversaries. It’s a year almost to the week that I came down with…… Read more “Out of Plato’s Cave”

    March 15, 2021 by Admin

    Polenta Apple Pie

    Wife: How are you feeling?Me, contemplating: I need a code word.Wife: You mean so you don’t have to keep saying you feel like shit?Me, nodding. Wife, thinking:…… Read more “Polenta Apple Pie”

    March 7, 2021 by Admin

    No talking, please.

    Today’s word of the day is Confabulate. Meaning: to chat informally. It’s a perfect word for today. Mostly because I don’t have any desire to confabulate with…… Read more “No talking, please.”

    March 4, 2021 by Admin

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