-
Magnolia
In the 70s and early 80s I enjoyed going to the cinema to watch films on my own. The quieter the cinema, the better. I enjoyed buying a piece (maybe two) of cold pizza with a black olive and salty anchovies on it, in greaseproof paper, from the Topping Street delicatessen, when Blackpool was a…
-
The Music Box with Ade, 7 Sept 2026
Introducing the latest edition of my weekly live radio show from Blackpool, UK
-
The Music Box with Ade, 31 Aug 2026
Introducing an episode of my live radio music show from Blackpool UK
-
Chief
A story inspired by hearing Eric Church’s song Springsteen from the album Chief
-
Sol y Sombra
In 2010 I went to the Feria de Pedro Romero in Ronda, Spain and wrote this poem, “Sol y Sombra” (translation “Sun and Shade”) based on my experience of the Feria Goyesca
-
Hot Dog & Onions
No doubt inspired by food vendors servicing a nearby music festival, Steve came up with a prompt (amongst others) of hot dog and onions
-
Enlightenment
I think this one speaks for itself written one depressing Saturday morning in 2025
-
Handbags
I found this hiding on my computer. No idea where it came from, apart from inside my copious archives …
-
Exit Scheme
Compiling miscellaneous writings from my writing app, I found this, influenced by a death in the family, from thirteen years ago. Caveat: not for the faint-hearted …
-
The Acid Test
Amongst several prompts suggested, the words ‘the acid test’ appealed most to me, so I wrote this piece of hokum
Comments
You must be logged in to post a comment.