Monthly Archives: May 2013

Down three ‘rabbit holes’.

Posted on May 31, 2013 by colonialist

The SidevieW ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ theme brings to mind not only the entrance to Wonderland, but reminds one of the wardrobe of the Narnia books, the train platform for Hogwarts, and many more.  I thought I’d take the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Colonialist, verse, writing, music composition, fantasy, Africa, journal., Fantasy, Novel extract, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A howling success of a performance

Posted on May 31, 2013 by colonialist

  (See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.) Six-word story challenge: pets.   Unwanted runt.  Love.  Magnificent boyhood companion.  The picture is of Frederick of Dunster, known as Terry.  I loved the ridiculous ball of fluff the minute I … Continue reading →

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Net losses – Scrabble proves how ephemeral online stats or storage can be.

Posted on May 30, 2013 by colonialist

  International fury has been mounting at the unilateral change in the Scrabble game which has been hosted by Facebook in so many countries.  Even if there were the strongest reasons for replacement with the new version – which appears … Continue reading →

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DISTRACTIONS

Posted on May 29, 2013 by colonialist

  I spent most of today in a sub-committee designed to straighten out a constitution which has been so patched up over the years that it is a wonder it doesn’t fall to bits and scatter itself all over the … Continue reading →

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The Ladykillers (Play Review)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by colonialist

We were lucky enough to be able to attend a premiere of the South African (Kickstart/Toerien) production of this classic ‘black comedy’ – for want of any better way to describe it, for it is far more than that.  It … Continue reading →

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Three Year Blogiversary.

Posted on May 27, 2013 by colonialist

  World Press has sent me a little reminder that I kicked this ‘ere blog off a whole three years ago. It started by playing second fiddle to another blog until I finally started copying posts from there across to … Continue reading →

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Really Awfully Wise; or Why, Oh Wye, Oh Y!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by colonialist

See sidebar for Translator (for OTHER posts – this one has to be in English to make sense!), Music, Novels, Awards etc. The SidevieW latest theme I simply cannot handle: All HANDLES on it seem Locked up, or snuffed like … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Humour, Language, Nonsense verse, Really Awful Rhyme, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

MOTIVES FOR BLOGGING

Posted on May 26, 2013 by colonialist

  (See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.) There can be little doubt that fundamental reasons for blogging differ widely.  There seem to be some main categories, though: (1)         Those who blog mainly to be entertained by others; (2)         … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background

Posted on May 24, 2013 by colonialist

A fearsome sight, this armoured car at a spot overlooking Valley of 1000 hills:   But wait; what’s that in the background, and who are those figures visible through the hatch? This puts a rather different slant on it!   … Continue reading →

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DARX CIRCLE Chapter 1 Segment (ii)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by colonialist

I think most bloggers don’t really want to spend too much of their blogging time on one post.  For this reason, among others, running long stories doesn’t generally attract much readership.  However, I would love some feedback on whether a … Continue reading →

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