Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Good at Heart
I'm posting an extra post this week because last week I only published one; my excuse is that I was travelling. Lame, I know; but true. On Friday I was taking a five hour flight from the Canaries, which I do often and regularly alone; therefore I'm confident about the whole procedure that's involved in making this journey.
But, to my constant amusement I find that I'm repeatedly, temporarily adopted by one, or more of my fellow passengers, who seem to take pity on the lone traveller.
Just when I think that acts of kindness have exited mankind's backdoor, along comes a man, or woman who restore my faith. They make sure I know where to queue up, at the gate and what stairs to use when finally boarding.
Instead of me being a mature ...ty something, I happily become that wide-eyed innocent kid again. Maybe that's why I write, 'Young Adult.' Who knows?
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."
- Anne Frank
Sunday, 7 June 2015
Children are the Victims
Wars and natural disasters have many victims, however children bear the brunt. Many lose parents, all of their families and young girls and boys are duped into prostitution and slavery.
Throughout the developed world including Europe and the Americas, child poverty is also a continual problem. Health, education and social acceptability are all impacted, the children find themselves in circumstances that can spiral of of control.
Why are our children the victims?
Sunday, 31 May 2015
Stirring the Evil Within
As darkness fell,
It could be that you're now a resident in Hell.
The wolves they howl.
The craziness that has beset man, means that anyone can fall foul.
As the vampires await their first bite,
Before darkness turns into light.
The Kelpies have risen from the lochs and the pools,
They're joining forces with the ghosts and the ghouls.
Tonight is the night for devils and their kin.
The full moon is shining and that is the reason for the stirring of the evil within.
Friday, 29 May 2015
Digital Assets
My partner and I made a will many years ago, therefore I thought that I had tied up everything in the eventuality of my sudden departure. However, it wasn't until the other day when I was listening to a radio broadcast on the subject of digital assets, that I realised that I hadn't. I had forgot about my book, the sequel (due for release soon) and all my other works stored on computer and disk. So remember, if you want your work to live on after you die and those you love to take care of it, make sure you legally tie up these loose ends.
'Remember man as you pass by here, as you are now and I was once, as I am now you soon will be prepare for death and follow me.' Overland Bret Herte 1921
Sunday, 24 May 2015
Park Life
We tread the muddy paths, meandering in and out of the trees. The beauty of the landscape is uncovered with every step we take. A rabbit and a robin inquisitively stop in their tracks, to check out who has entered into their world. I wish could I stay here with them, because life seems such a walk in the park.
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Grave Interest
There are times when the darker side of my writing needs to be nurtured. The buildings in Barcelona fed that need previously and anyone who has dropped by here in the past may have seen a few of my photographs taken there.
Another of my regular haunts, (excuse me) are old graveyards. The tombs and headstones display amazing carvings and some of them that I have included today are nearly 300 years old. What stories they could tell.
Sunday, 17 May 2015
At Home Amongst the Relics
I'm a believer in preserving our past, so that generations to come can recognise the progress that has been done in certain fields and appreciate the history on our very own doorsteps, giving us a sense of belonging.
Visiting museums and historical sites can give us some insight into the place and the people who live there. If you're a stranger in town sometimes you find out that there is a common denominator between yourself and the locals.
Another reason of course is that once you start to see the years go by, you find that you feel perfectly at home in a building full of relics.
#museums #relics
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