Simply Complex Christmas.

"I'm dreaming of a White Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know..." In January 1940 Irving Berlin revealed to the wor...

Boxing Day Eve

When I reflect back on the past several Christmas Days, I remember the overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Christmas Day was a ...

Real Surreal?

It has been suggested that I attempt a surreal blog. So after going outside and recharging my battery hens, I thought, "heck let'...

From Lions Gate to Golden Gate

The year was 1972, two weeks before Christmas. This would be my second trip to California in the space of six months. I just knew this would...

A 'Fan' of Mine

I remember that morning all too clearly. The alarm went off, I got out of bed, I collapsed in a heap on the floor. My mind and now my body c...

Face the 'Fax'.

Hello there. The other day I was going to make a call but I couldn't even look at the telephone...so I'll just have to 'face th...

Making a Positive Choice

Greetings. Well here I go again. This is another attempt at sailing into the great social unknown. I have come close before, nearly entering...

Blogger's Block?

So what do we want to write about? I have been told about 'Blogstipation'. You just don't know what to blog about. So I cont...

Occasional Furniture

Well hit me with a wet noodle. Wasn't really sure what to blog about. So then I got to thinking, why not just start typing about the fi...

A Round Tuit

Greetings good people- After my last blog, which ofcourse should not have been read for the following reasons. Nah...Stop it! Life is about...

Please Stop! Do Not Go Any Further.

You're not still here are you? Please do not read this blog for the following reasons. There will be absolutely nothing worth reading i...

A Photographic Memory

Warm greetings. I have been sorting out some old photographs. Pictures that had been left to gather dust. It was finally time to arrange the...

Lost in Leek?

Greetings- I live in Leek. That's right, I always wanted to live in a place named after an onion. So I'm living the dream. Ah Lee...

Duvet or Doorway?

Greetings- Everyday I have to challenge myself. I battle with my 'inner-chatter'. Opposing forces in my mind. One force says: ...

A Message of Hope

Hello Planet Earth- I would like to take this opportunity to thank Radio 5 Live for broadcasting a feature on our Mindbloggling community. T...

The Knight in Tarnished Armour

When I first met the lady that became my true love; Little did I realise what a painful, heartbreaking journey lay before us. As the storie...

Canoes and Contentment

Greetings Friends- I have experienced some truly magical times in my life. Inspiring memories that resonate within me. Memories that keep me...

A Near-Life Experience

There I was, yet again, in another drunken stupor. Trying desperately to numb out a series of events that almost destroyed me. I tried to su...

Mindbloggling--Thank You!

Warm greetings- Over the weekend I had been thinking about submitting a tribute to 'mindbloggling' and how vital it is to me. Much t...

Social Networking

Greetings People- Over the last few weeks my social networking has increased significantly. This has been a tremendous challenge. The increa...

Springwatch Nightshift

Reality television has gone that one step further. Never mind all those ridiculous reality shows with their equally ridiculous contestants. ...

Space Cars

When I was a lad growing up in the 1960's; I was really excited about what the world of the future would be like. Based on televison sh...

Home For A Holiday

Warm greetings to you- I would like to share with you some childhood memories. These memories emphasise the importance of my reunions with ...

Going Anywhere Nice?

Greetings good people- If they can land a man on the 'Nevada Desert,' (Moon-landing conspiracies anyone?), then I reckon you will re...

Not So Neighbourly

Greetings Friends- When I moved into my flat I saw it as a great opportunity to start moving on with my life. The chance to rebuild my shatt...