A bit of this, a bit of that. Opinion, Fiction, Observation and some Fun.
Knotted stems embrace about the size of the palm of the hand. Four years into drought at Kalbarri National Park, W Aus circa 2007. Pic: Chris Round Impossibility exists within this compressed, twisted and tortured desire to be. Relentlessly harassed and pressured into submission, to find a way, to set new direction away from this … Continue reading The Knot
Preamble The brain has been hurting much over the past four years. It started back with the US general elections and Donald Trump feeding nothing but lies and gross exaggerations to an increasing base that caused huge divisions in the USA. His promoted reality was not and still is not one that that is consistent … Continue reading Uncommon Sense
Almost five months of zero inspiration for a story to write. The thought had crossed the mind way more than once to throw a few words or phrases at Chat GPT and see what it came up with. Could it pierce my inner thoughts in all their glorious and in-glorious wonder and write what is … Continue reading I am and forever will be ChaT CHRIS
Well before even pre-dawn I finally give up the toss and turn to reluctantly climb out of bed. Not before one last desperate attempt to still the now restless mind by nestling in the sleeping form of the wife for a few minutes. Eyes closed and nourished in her warmth and the familiarity of seven … Continue reading Happiness is …
Drinking in this landscape of salt laden harshness at the edge of the World. Sun a harsh reflector off the hardened ground with red leaved trees and shrubs casting unreasonable shade. Leafy green? Not one. At least the sky is reassuringly blue. Impossible to believe I am finally here after 26 years of visualising it. … Continue reading Unreasonable
The word “Fun” instantly brings a change in facial expression. For just three letters many facial muscles get into action, 26 in fact. Is good, is Fun. Fun encompasses so many actions and inactions. Verbal sparring trying to out fun each other. The fun of a live classic comedian such as Billy Connolly, leaves the … Continue reading Ping Pong FUN
Introduction Originally out as 3 instalments Boss 1, Boss 2 Boss 3. Boss is a name that runs the complete gamut of emotions from dread to ultimate happiness. There is inherent power in being a Boss. It can be used and abused or for the benefit of all. The following details some of many Boss … Continue reading BOSS, the Long Read
BEFORE I was prepared as much as any human could be for what was to come. Fitness not taken lightly. Over months had gradually upped the running from a breathless one kilometre to now 10 breathe easy kilometres three times a week and surfing when I could. The “12’s" creativity blasting from the ear buds … Continue reading 12
Early Morning East Coast Peninsular Malaysia late October 2021 (Pic: C. Round) Tail end of the first week in March 2022, and coming home from two days of surfing . Reflect on what was Forecast and quality of Surf available. A measure of disappointment dominated this reflection. There had been consistent forecast of waves being … Continue reading Surf’s uP!
Part 1 and Part 2 now together for a not so long 20 minute read. 1.War ... “WAR! What is it good for? Absolutely nothin!” War) h'uhYeah!(What is it good for?)Absolutely (nothin) uh-huh, uh-huh(War) h'uhYeah!(What is it good for?)Absolutely (nothin')Say it again, y'all (War) h'uh (h'uh) look out!(What is it good for?)Absolutely (nothin') ...................... Compulsory … Continue reading War …… Peace ….the Book
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