Jackscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1059 )

• Behind the Candelabra – Venereal Warts and All

  

  I’m old enough to have caught the tail-end of Liberace’s long and very successful career as pianist to ladies of a certain age. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Anatolian Collection

  

  The sequel to Perking the Pansies to tie up the fraying loose ends and bring our Anatolian journey to its crashing conclusion is coming along very nicely. Expec... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whatever Happened to Shergar?

  

  Following the horse meat scandal that swept the continent, supermarkets are spending millions to restore public confidence in their products. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkey: Who Will Blink First?

  

  Image Courtesy of the Financial TimesAs a rainbow of protesters re-occupies Taksim Square after it was once again cleared with tear gas and water cannon by the... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Putting Me Out of My Misery

  

  I’ve had jolly good fun sparring with Norwich City Council about the farcical recycling service we’ve endured. This is the very same council that was the “winne... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• JACK THE HACK: Advice to All You Expat Writers: Publish and Be Damned!

  

  Jack Scott:More irrelevant writing advice from me. This time on the publishing lark. Originally posted on The Displaced Nation: Jack Scott is back with his... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carry On Nurse

  

  Continued from Carry On Doctor.The day of my arterial re-bore arrived and I packed my nightie just in case I might have to stay in overnight. With all the... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkey Troubles

  

  Our former foster home is covered in a veil of tear gas. What began as a peaceful campaign against the destruction of a city centre park to make way for yet... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carry On Doctor

  

  Longer-term pansyfans may recall that I started having a bit of bother walking distances while we were in Turkey. The cardiologist at the local private... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Going, Going, Gone…

  

  The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide brought to you from the gorgeous Roving Jay is free (yes, FREE) to download to your Kindle thingy from Amazon from now until... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Postcards from Soho

  

  Ian, one of my oldest friends, is the area manager of a gay ‘lifestyle’ chain (AKA licensed sex shops – don’t tell his mother). Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pillow Talk

  

  I’m struggling just a little to give up the dreaded weed (okay, I’m struggling a lot). Most of the time I bear my cross with the help of nicotine patches as my... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let’s Hear It for the Brides

  

  The sun shone, the bride and bride kissed, the pansexual crowd whooped, the fizz popped and the waters trickled by in approval. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Number on a List

  

  What does this bog blue box on wheels look like to you? There’s a small clue stamped on the side. Yep, looks like a recycling wheelie bin to me too. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Boldly Go…

  

  The strapline for Star Trek must be the most famous split infinitive in popular culture. Off we boldly went to Cinema City to watch the latest instalment of... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Novel Idea

  

  To continue my amateurish witterings on writing a memoir, Displaced Nation asked me:Is it easier to turn expat stories or travel adventures into a memoir or a... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Song for Eurovision

  

  Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile. Forget the worst recession since the South Sea Bubble, dust off that cracked glitter ball... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• IDAHO Day

  

  Today is IDAHO Day. For the uninitiated, this stands for International Day Against Homophobia (not to be confused with a holiday in the 43rd State of the Union). Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkish Eye

  

  A few days ago, I was contacted by the fabulous people at Turkayfe, an online site dedicated to presenting a positive image of Turkey to the wider world. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

  

  The traditional high street is under seige from a flat-lining economy, increased rents (no, I don’t understand that either during a recession) and the relentles... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION