Recounting the days when this city boy went reluctantly rural, and the unsettling effects it had.
Blogging hell!
Blogging is helping me discover and enjoy new possibilities. But how, and why?
“Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
- RANDOM STUFF - I don’t know about you but I’m still in the Halloween mood, so what better time to tell you more about my watchthrough of barmy US soap, Dark Shadows. I promised I’d get back to you and, dear reader, I gladly make good on my promise (whether you like it or … Continue reading “Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
If all else fails and you find yourself falling into the protracted state of almost-Monday-ness, why not try one of these suggestions. For those that work Monday – Friday, you may find Sundays are a strange kind of animal, especially Sunday afternoons. Once described by Douglas Adams as the Long Dark Tea-time of the … Continue reading Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
Writer’s bunk – a chip off the old writer’s block
Some would call it writer’s block. Me, I call it procrastination. I tried to write, I really did. I started to write several different things but none of them seemed to take off. So, I snapped the laptop shut, as if that was going to solve all my problems. I don’t believe in writer’s … Continue reading Writer’s bunk – a chip off the old writer’s block
Little Heroes – the solution to the waste problem (A reading)
- VIDEO - I bet you don't remember the waste-eating Little Heroes. Perhaps you know them as Little Bastards? A very short story written by and read by Martin Gregory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfDVJGQ6LoE This was one of the first posts made here on Noscriptforlife.com back in July but I thought this would be even more enjoyable … Continue reading Little Heroes – the solution to the waste problem (A reading)
In your dreams no-one can hear you scream – A short story
With Hallowe'en just 'round the corner, why not chill your bones with an nightmarish extract from my unpublished novel. - THE STORY SO FAR - Paul Gunney has been plagued with nightmares ever since he moved to the village of St. Arvans. A strange woman, Mr Jeavons, says she's a witch and has told him … Continue reading In your dreams no-one can hear you scream – A short story
Watching Dark Shadows for the first time but can you keep a secret?
Dark Shadows. Have you ever watched this show? It's had quite an insidious effect on my life so far and I'm only on episode 360. Just 900 more to go... For those living in blissful ignorance, Dark Shadows is an American soap opera that started in 1966 and was broadcast daily for four years. It … Continue reading Watching Dark Shadows for the first time but can you keep a secret?