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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.
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Eye Witness
On Saturday, Dave and I spent a peaceful hour and a half on Fleetwood Promenade staring at clouds. My little yellow car might not be much cop when it comes to C... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lost Love in Blackpool.
Good afternoon readers. This week I saw a sign for a girl at side of the road. A please call notice for a lost love from 50 years ago- with a mobile number on t... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Anonymity is Sometimes a Paradox ....
To be truly unknown is no easy task. It takes great effort. Everyone is known to some extent surely? It is perfectly possible of course to create an alter-ego... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
What's Your Name?
Because I thought it was Wednesday (and not Thursday) today's post is both late and short. There was a time about 10 years ago when I returned home to my... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Anonymity
can help us reach out to the world with our innermost thoughts and feel freer for doing so. Behind a mask we don't have to worry about repercussions and can... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dust to Dust
There is power in knowing someone's name. Likewise, we strive to have our names recognized and remembered, mostly for positive reasons. Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Voyage of Discovery
Good afternoon readers, and happy Easter to all of you. This week, on my voyage of discovery, I saw an article on The Guardian online about the British Pathe... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wow! Who Knew?
I haven't made any earth shattering discoveries of late, except ..... I know that as children we are taught to respect our elders. We see them in a very... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Trip to Manchester Museum
On Monday we took our oldest nephew to Manchester Museum and, just as he has never experienced a museum before, I have never experienced a museum in the... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rediscovery
We are told as writers to avoid clichĂŠ and overused metaphors. I find a good way of viewing a scene or an object in a new way is to rediscover it. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wax On, Wax Off
This weekend I read Ruby Wax's book, Sane New World. I read it because a friend had pointed out that Ruby's work on mindfulness might help me with my anxiety. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
From the Silence.
This weekend, football grounds across the country have fallen silent to mark the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. On the car radio today, I listened... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Home is Where You Lay Your Hat? .... Nah!
What's in an address? Many may say it's your home, but I don't feel that way. In my 38 years of being on this planet, so far I have had 8 addresses. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Readdressing Creative Processes
At times I think it can be helpful to have several mediums in which to express creativity. That way, when one outlet fails or becomes too stressful, there is... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Addressing Your Audience
As writer we need to know who we are writing for. Personally I write for children. Many people think children's writing is a watered down version of adult... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Maria Miller: Not Known At This Address
There are few things that miff me quite as much as assumed deference and I have never understood the requirement to call court officials 'Your Honour', 'My... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Family Business.
A bastard child from Nick and Dave Will rise one day to centre stage For that's the way it works these days In the land of hope and Tory. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
We're a Quirky Bunch ....
Families eh? Sometimes you can't live with them, but neither could you live without them. Generally speaking anyway. No matter how difficult things may be from... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
When Shops Didn't Open On Sundays
I spent half of my childhood growing up in a city, and although I love nature and beautiful places, that city (and my parents) taught me how to seek out these... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Family
Ah, families, those little dysfunctional bundles that both influence and surround us. Source of pain and joy. And endless laughter. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION