Margaret Rose Stringer's Blog, page 8

Another load, but a small one !

How to be Old and Silly SUCCESSFULLY __________________________ INTERLUDE ONE “Hm. Not sure I’m all that keen.” “Well fuck you then ! I could scarcely guarantee to write stuff that tickled your fancy, could I ?!” Lofty ignoring of my heated response and a thoughtful countenance .. “There’s something missing.” “There’s ninety-nine point nine per … Continue reading Another load, but a small one !

Second load of stuff ..

How to be Old and Silly SUCCESSFULLY __________________________ CHAPTER ONE Well .. Seems there’s no fool like an old fool, don’t it ?; but I stepped onto the path to ancient silliness at an almost tender age. It was around the time of leaving what had been my home of 18 years – Pyrmont, in … Continue reading Second load of stuff ..

Well, here goes nuthin’ ..

How to be Old and Silly SUCCESSFULLY __________________________ PROLOGUE “Ridiculous !” I said firmly: “yer off yer face !!” – there you go: nipped in the bud. I added a little gilding to the lily: “I mean – another one ?! No way !! – I only ever had that single story in my head.” … Continue reading Well, here goes nuthin’ ..

How much do you know about the Voice ?

I’ve made it a link, as well, because as it is it’s kinda teeny. Here I am being disagreeable, right ? – wrong. My first reaction when the Voice issue started being topical was that I was very pro. But I’ve changed my mind after reading a shitload of information like this piece that comes … Continue reading How much do you know about the Voice ?

The Guardian‘s Perth reporting shows laziness

I was appalled to read an article in today’s The Guardian about a shark attack – and not just to note the awful tragedy .. Growing up living on the Swan River, we did, from time to time, see sharks – one noted with dread that dorsal that stayed steady above the water, and not … Continue reading The Guardian‘s Perth reporting shows laziness

Wonderful writing, WONDERFUL narration

It’s rarely that I come across both in audio books; often find impressive writing and good narration, and equally often find OK writing with terrific narration. But of late I discovered the writings of a bloke called Peter Grainger; an English writer of my favourite genre, British police detective stories. I never tire of them, … Continue reading Wonderful writing, WONDERFUL narration

Waxing philosophical

Whenever I visit one of my favourite songs – and boy, there are lots of ’em ! – I have cause to reflect upon .. well, Life, I guess. Here’s one I never tire of (but then, I never tire of any of said favourites): it’s from 1978 as you will guess from the outfit. … Continue reading Waxing philosophical

The famous Sydney fireworks

You’ve heard of them, yes ? So this is what they’re like .. Frankly, I had long since grown bored by fireworks during my 41 years in Tinseltown there: Stringer and I spent about 15 of them living in Pyrmont, right under several of the central points of ‘delivery’. Even now it seems to me … Continue reading The famous Sydney fireworks

Again ? – another year already ??!

Not fair: the older I become the faster time goes. It should be the other way ’round. Sighhh .. Oh well, I shall be accepting of this more than somewhat dismaying tendency. Happy Noo Yurr to anyone and everyone who passes this way: be of good cheer and welcome in 2023 with optimism. It’s no … Continue reading Again ? – another year already ??!

OK, so I was pulling your leg ..

Sorry about that. For me, mostly. Another move had to follow; and that’s two inside three weeks. Do you want to know the whole ghastly story ? .. What, you don’t ?! — too bad. Coz I’m going to tell it. I had three nights and three days of joy and happiness in my South … Continue reading OK, so I was pulling your leg ..