Category Archives: Humour

The archetypal Indie?

Image by Zu I don’t have a feather to fly with… Impecunious as a church mouse; And to keep a roof over the keyboard, I’ve sold half the stuff in the house. The cupboards hold coffee and biscuits, The fridge … Continue reading

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Mad dog…

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Note from TWO small dogs…

Okay, call the vets in white coats… she’s officially lost the plot! She thinks she’s a dog. I’ll bet you thought she’d brought me a new friend home… I wish!  I’d love a furry companion.  She says she would if … Continue reading

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Book Launch! Tallis Steelyard and the sedan chair caper – Jim Webster #Kindle

Port Naain has a long and convoluted history with the noble sport of sedan chair racing. Doubtless there are more tales to be told than are suitable in mixed company… but if anyone can tell them, it is Tallis Steelyard. … Continue reading

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Deep Waters… a tale from Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: As you know, I shun controversy and do my best to live a quiet life. But I feel that I must take a stand over a painting by my good friend Housewater. I was not merely … Continue reading

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5000 year old discovery! #travel #India #humor – Barb Taub

Reblogged from Barb Taub: We witness a 5000 year old discovery! But first…we have to get out of bed. How we travel… [click image for previews, reviews, and buy links on Amazon] “Five and a half hours,” promised the SatNav. … Continue reading

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‘The unkindest cut…’

“Do it. Now…” Implacable. Cold sweat beads on his forehead. Her eyes are keen as anguish, sharp as the steel against his throat. How had he not realised? How had it come to this? He had tried everything. He had … Continue reading

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Has he no shame? – another tale from Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: I am sure I’ve never mentioned Alatan Zore. He is, of all things, an essayist! If you find poets self absorbed and insufferable, trust me in this, essayists are worse. It is also entirely impossible to … Continue reading

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Guest author: D. G. Kaye – Twenty years after “I do”.

Thank you for having me over Sue to share a little about my newest book, Twenty Years: After “I Do” – Reflections on Love and Changes Through Aging, which was released in December 2017. This memoir touches on various aspects … Continue reading

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The gallant stand of an aging terpsichorean – Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: I believe I have introduced you to Pardo Fuen. When I last mentioned him, he had decided to pass a quiet retirement selling cut flowers, a little top fruit, and bulls. The cut flowers were a … Continue reading

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