Paradise Lost

An ocean of Scilla sways a cerulean campanology, peppery scent lifted and carried on a whisper that drifts through this broadleaf Sylvan setting.

Cold Mountain

Cold Moutain (2003) written and directed by Anthony Minghella and based on a book by Charles Fraser. I’ve read the book and seen the film before, but in my usual way couldn’t remember either. I could remember Nicole Kidman, who can be plain and pretty and beautiful all at the same time, but I couldn’t remember Jude Law. So there it is. One goes to war, in this case The American Civil War and one waits. I’ll not spoil it by telling you which is...

The Horrible Green Hairy Monster

Once upon a time there was a three and a half year old boy whose parents called him Alexander. However his friends at the play group knew him as Alex.

My tiger and me

They make out that the tiger's dangerous. "London in tiger terror," the headlines say, "Keep away from the tiger if you value your life," the government leaflets advise.
Cherry

Ministerial diary Day 3

Cherry

Ministerial diary: Day 2

Redundancy 7/8

Jennifer Jane hurried off before anybody burst into tears, it had appeared to be such a wonderful idea when she had first suggested it, but now she couldn’t see any answer.

The Yes/No Door Creak

Sometimes, answers come in the most unexpected ways...

Revolt of the Albumen

One man's struggle with an egg sandwich.

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