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A Dead Good Blog
http://deadgoodpoets.blogspot.co.uk/
A group of poets from Blackpool, Lancashire, discussing poetry, inspiration and writing in general.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2031 )
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Selfie - Get the Picture?
I’m still trying to navigate my way round my new mobile phone. When I’d successfully installed Tetris, I stopped messing with it, because I was busy playing, an... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
On The Game
It might be an unwise move on my part, but I've decided to blog about what is supposedly the world's 'oldest profession': prostitution. I realise I could be... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Play the Game - Chess and War Games.
I like chess although I have to laugh when I say that. I have a wooden chess table at home and I have all the pieces. I know how each of the pieces move, how... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Play the Game - Board Games
If you noticed me grinning a bit more than usual the other day, it’s because something went right. I managed to download ‘Tetris’ on to my new mobile phone all... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Wild Side
Man, oh man! Was it ever a wild and windy week in the jewel of the north! As we crouched in the path of Thursday's storm I thought of those people who live on... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Wild Side - Try It but Come Home Safely.
I am listening to Lou Reed's lyrics with born again hearing. I can honestly say that I never realised that it was all about drugs and prostitution. And they... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Wild Side - Red Kites
One of the things I like so much when staying in the lodge at Dumfries and Galloway is the abundance of woodland animals. It’s so relaxing to watch the rabbits... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Masonry - Best Left to the Experts
There's only one topic I can possibly write about under the heading of Masonry, and that's the husband and his DIY skills. I use the word 'skills' very, very,... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Masonry: Everything Is Illuminated (Sort Of)
We're into the weird and wonderful world of masonry this week. I was going to attempt a potted explanation of all things masonic - origins, intentions, even... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Masonry - Towering Inspiration
I love masonry. To me large, stone buildings are a constant source of pleasure. I never tire of looking at them, marvelling at the inspiration of people who too... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Masonry - Let's Go to Lancaster
There’s something special about Lancaster. When I think back to my early childhood, that’s where I am, in Williamson Park running down the hill by Ashton... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
If Only I'd Known
'If only I'd known.....' It sounds so poignant, so full of longing and regrets. And yet I think life should be lived with as few regrets as possible. After... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
If Only I Knew Then...
Hindsight is a troublesome thing and no one has perfected 20/20 retrovision yet. The best we can do is learn valuable life-lessons from our mistakes. That's... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
If I Knew Then...things May Not Have Worked out So Well.
This weeks' blog will be a blog of many parts. This morning I am heading to The Lake District for two days of unadulterated luxury. I have got through another... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
If I'd Only Known - Silly Rules
If only I’d known…my list is endless and at the top is ‘If only I’d known I wouldn’t get a state pension until I’m 66’. I’ll set that rant aside for another day. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Letters - They Can Be a Lifesaver
Much as I love technology, and spend a big chunk of every day with eyes on a screen, fingers flying across a keyboard, sending the next text, email, tweet or... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Red Letter Day
Do you remember the quip: "I used to be indecisive - but now I'm not so sure!"? I have to admit that Red Letter Day is my fourth (and final) variation on this... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Letters of Our Alphabet
Most contributors this week have chosen to look at letters and letter writing. Well, I am going to look at it as letters of the alphabet. Now I am pretty useles... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Letters - Take the Time to Write Them
Letters are a joy. Why on earth would anyone send an email, a text of a social media message to say something really important to a fellow human being when a... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Letters - Much More Than Pen Friends
I can’t remember the last handwritten letter I received, not counting notes in Christmas cards. The speed and availability of social media and email has replace... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2017 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION