Took a walk in the winter sun. The cold air stings your lungs. The cough is proof of life. The streets are quiet, but the gyms are busy. Folk still got Christmas trees up, lights shining through the windows. A few casualties still making their way home from Hogmanay parties. C’mon, pal, it was NewContinue reading “Proof of Life”
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Purpose
I’m not there yet.I’ve still got miles to go. But now I’m moving, with purpose, in the right direction. (Copyright Paul Andrew Sneddon)
Standup Santa
This Story Contains Adult Humour I’ve been practicing all week: pen and paper, sitting at the little desk in the back room with a window out onto the garden and the bins. I sat listening to the rain on the glass. I’d been watching some of those YouTube videos with comedians doing their hour. I’mContinue reading “Standup Santa”
Christmas Flu
Everyone in my house had the Christmas Flu last year. It’s cold outside, minus three,but my temperature’s busting the mercury,flu at Christmas, what’s the chances,no mistletoe and no dances. Family is on the way, turn the car around,feel like I’m six feet underground.I’d love to see you,but I’d have to leave you. Duvet and hotContinue reading “Christmas Flu”
The General: Kings Visit
The General leaned back in his chair and ran his hand through his hair. A loud voice was playing from his old CD player. ‘You are a great leader.’ ‘You are cool under pressure.’ ‘You are decisive.’ ‘I am Alexander the Great,’ he muttered. He sighed. He looked round the cramped office. Alexander the GreatContinue reading “The General: Kings Visit”
Paul Andrew Sneddon 