Author Archives: sean
One foot in front of the other. Repeat until dead.
Some weeks begin with damned hard work, alone, unpaid, and in isolation, and end with you sitting in your pants, broadcasting to the entire nation. Writing can be a thankless task. Whether it’s a song, a poem, or an entire novel, the one thing you can’t afford to do at any point during the … Continue reading
Stepping into the past….
… is not as easy to do as you think. Take, for example, the picturesque small town of Ribchester, a nice couple of hours ride from my front door. Bedecked in history, blessed with a set of Roman ruins, and an apparently thriving artistic community, it’s a no – brainer to head there on a … Continue reading
Everything is amplified…
…when mist descends properly over a town. Not visually, of course, but the familiar sounds of everyday suddenly take on a sinister air, echoing out of the mist towards you and filling your mind with uncomfortable thoughts. These pictures were taken back in March, when the fog filled the street outside my window and … Continue reading
Everyone Says I’m Crazy….
Hunter S Thompson allegedly said that “‘Crazy’ is a term of art; ‘Insane’ is a term of law. Remember that, and you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble”. This poem isn’t quite so observant, but hell, it works for me. ‘Crazy’ is a term of art; ‘Insane’ is a term of law. Remember that, and … Continue reading
Going round in circles…
Preston’s Guild Wheel is a 21 – mile loop that encircles the town. It’s a shared path, which means you can’t fly around it like a Bat outta hell without dismembering dog walkers and pedestrians. It’s more a Sunday – ride – with – the – kids kinda thing, but it’s a good couple … Continue reading