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MICROFICTION
The swan looked at its reflection in the water;
to confirm its beauty – had a hang-up over it
ever since the nasty ducks led it astray.
MODERATION
Most ideas have a degree of commonsense, so why do things always
go wrong? Usually the ideas or people are blamed, but this is not good
enough. One thing I’ve noted about any idea is that it is invariably
followed fanatically and above all else. I’m convinced this is the
problem – we are unable to apply moderation. We should try it.
Indeed, I’m fanatical about moderation.
CAN’T HAVE LUNCH
Dark Fiction: I miss my lunch. Used to enjoy
it. But now I have to content myself on a
hearty meal when I get out of the coffin.
Washed down with a nice Bloody Mary.
YOUR GREEN QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
We are aware that we should be Green – that we are polluting
the environment and heating up the world – but many people
have little understanding of ecology and the science behind
many green issues.
Ecology is about holism. It isn’t so much interested in the parts
of something, but the wholeness of the system. It looks for
interactions that cannot be seen, measured or observed in an
easily scientific way …
… read more …
Eye On the World
Essays on everything from science
to religion, politics to crime
BRIT NEWS: So now we know.
The Election is on 6 May, and our
choices are the worst bunch of inane
political managers in modern times.
TV WATCH: Finally seen the new look Doctor Who.
There was so much clever storytelling it sparkled, and
the new Doc & assistant are magic.
HEALTH NEWS: Charity warns ‘generational shift’ in skin cancer
due to package holidays. This, and cars, taking us away from all
year sun.
BRIT NEWS: Business leaders ditch Labour and flock to the Tories. This
was inevitable. They never endorse a dying brand.
EDUC NEWS: Research says teachers’ assessment of children’s ability
affected by stereotyping. Always has, always will. It’s human nature.
BRIT NEWS: Think Tank says voting age should be lowered to
16. No, no, no! It doesn’t help if adults think kids are
grown up at 16, too.
WORLD NEWS: Obama bans nuke retaliation
against chemical/biological attack -
mainly ‘cos big foes are scrapping
these weapons.
READ WITH MUMMY
The Magazine Post with a gentle hint of horror
One Single Impression
Sunday Scribblings – Friday Flash 55
Three Word Wednesday – Thursday Poets’ Rally
MASK
The senses …
Not hear, not see, not touch,
Restrict experience so very, very much;
Can’t quite hear what the spirits say,
Can’t quite see what could easily waylay;
Their ghostly touch comes from a veil so thin,
Thankfully masking nightmares …
Careful!!!
Don’t let them in
WHEN DARKNESS COMES
To feel alien in a world of people is to be dead. I’d thought this since
I came round, after the accident. How it happened, I don’t know. I
cannot remember a thing. And neither can I remember any of these
people, or even myself.
‘A bad case of amnesia,’ Dr Forster had said …
… read more …
DEADLINE
Waiting, waiting, nowhere to go,
Just shuffling forward with the flow,
No one speaks, they only stare,
Not even sure if they’re aware,
A terrible accident, I’m not fine,
Waiting in the dead line
FLASH 55 – THE BLESSING
Fiction: He loved his new house and didn’t believe the stories of
ghosts in the place. But still the priest insisted a blessing could be a
good thing. Of course, he’d never believed in religion or the
supernatural, but he allowed it to happen. Which was not good for his
skepticism. That night it all began …
A SAINT’S FALL
Born a saint, there’s no doubt,
But even as a baby he’d scream and shout,
In his life he began to learn,
Lubricate Ego – people should’ve been stern,
Turning brash, a demon soon grew,
He’s Mr Everyman – me and you
BRIT NEWS: Petrol hits
120p/litre. Cost of living has
rocketed. Profiteering showing clearly
what Big Biz thinks of little consumers.
HEALTH NEWS: Dietary study says 5 portions fruit/veg
has only modest effect on cancer. Quite possibly true. Balanced
diet is key to health.
BRIT NEWS: Tories deny their cuts in public services will cost 40,000
jobs. Of course it will. Has to happen, no matter who’s in power.
BRIT NEWS: It’s emerged a Labour candidate gone ‘cos of remarks on
Twitter: Elderly are ‘coffin dodgers’, etc. Rather stupid nowadays.
TV WATCH: Bill Tarmey (Jack Duckworth) leaving Coronation
Street after decades. With Liz Dawn (Vera), he was
great. Happy retirement.
BRIT NEWS: Labour & Tory leaders decline ‘grilling’
by Newsnight’s Jeremy Paxman. Not surprising.
He is about the best at uncovering spin.
© Anthony North, April 2010
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