Prose, inspired by a local writing group; a small introduction to a much larger piece! Plus, where the hell have I been for two weeks? — In seventy-two years I’ve struggled to pin down exactly what I believe. And I mean that holistically too, and not just in a religious sense. Do I believe in this cold, plastic, perspiring receptacle that dampens small sponges with water? Do I believe in my son, who presently dabs at…

Poetry, inspired by a local writing group, and several links to some Medium friends! — At first, I thought I was falling, and my heart jumped out of my mouth. Then, like that dream state jolt that kicks you awake, I realised I was completely still — there was just an inverted city above me. “What strange whim of gravity is this?” …

Prowl of the Maian Tiger — We awoke on the bank to the sound of a purr. It seemed to come from the trees. Indeed, there was nothing to see on the beach; and nowhere for creatures to hide. Instinctively — though none had seen a cat aboard our arks — we felt comforted by the…

Poetry, inspired by a local writing group. — I could have sworn I buried it under the furthest tree to the right. I remember the dirt under my fingernails, and the ten minute walk to the barn. Yes, my breaths were laboured then, and tinnitus rang in my ears. I can’t be expected to recall the exact amount…

Prompted by Belcairn, I try to narrow my life down to a mere eight songs. And maybe — just maybe — you’ll learn more about me through them! — And thus, my worst nightmare comes true! Oh, what Mr. Snape — yes, my Year 3 teacher was called Mr. Snape — would have to say about me starting a sentence with “and”. How about starting an entire article with it? Well, I’m no longer under the tyranny of Primary…

First Officer’s Poem — Binary sunlight creates an undulation of heat, which washes ‘cross the brush as a humid hurricane. Our feet are bruised from days of journey, vines and snakes overhead, but the blinking motion of the dancing stars is almost too much to bear. We have to remember, out loud sometimes, that…

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood have returned, along with Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, for a whole new album. An in-depth review! — The Smile first announced their existence in May, 2021. Since, they’ve been teasing Radiohead and Sons of Kemet fans with a string of brilliant singles. Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are living deities in the world of modern musicianship, and Tom Skinner’s a perfect match with his skittishly soulful beats…

Here, I take a deeper look at the Decent Land project. What are my responsibilities as the Art Director, and how do they tie in to my lore? — My latest novel — A Decent Land — is an experimental legendarium of alien flora and fauna. But why? What’s it all for? My novel, and podcast series, is just one part of a huge NFT art project, which I’m directing (from the creative side). Please don’t kneejerk! We all…

It’s been a busy month. My life has gone through a few big changes. But Daisy remains a doggy constant, and this is what we’ve been up to! — April of 2022 turned out to be one hell of a month for me. I didn’t get any chance to breathe throughout it. I started a new and extremely demanding job, went from courting to a full-blown relationship and have had a number of pressing household tasks to munch through…