Friday 28 October 2016

All Prepped for All Hallows'

Pumpkin flaying has been marvelous fun this year...

Monday 10 October 2016

In the midst of misery

The local library hosts an "Open Mic" to tempt us to come along and share our work.

I've written stuff and I'm sure I could read some of it, out loud in front of folks, if I put my mind to it.

Looking back at the blog for candidates I spot a clear correlation between creativity and sadness. Some of the most hauntingly beautiful things I've written were crafted in the midst of misery. Suffer the rain to appreciate the sun, the trope of the tormented artist.

There's too much sun in my current disposition, creating arid times for inspiration. Yet would I wish for a forecast of rain, so that I might be more fertile in my imaginings? I think not.

This Mental Health Day, don't suffer alone. #Itstimetotalk

Laying down reserves, 4 May 2010
The odd sock that disappears, 10 May 2010
Fettered, 26 May 2010
Retreat, 23 June 2010
A blink reveals, 16 November 2010
Crank the orrery on, 21 December 2010
Folly laid bare, 24 January 2011
Premonition of incipient nostalgia, 21 June 2011
Histrionics fade to history, 3 June 2012
The rainbow race, 4 July 2012