Category Archives: Travel

10 Ways to Develop Creativity – 5 more

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Phoenix

Creativity is something we all use in some form, but many believe they aren’t creative. But the creative mind can be developed. The best way to do that is through practice. The more you do the things, regularly, that flex … Continue reading →

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3 Visualizations for a Calmer, Happier You

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Phoenix

Calm down. Seriously. We all have things that leave us on edge. Sometimes it’s an event or a person (like a visit from your mother-in-law). Sometimes we’re more anxious due to more significant issues, leaving us unsure of our safety … Continue reading →

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Locked down?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Phoenix

I am currently living in Baku, Azerbaijan – all part of my life plan to visit and live in different countries. It’s been a tough time. I landed here the day war broke out with neighbouring Armenia. It is a … Continue reading →

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Some more writing ideas

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Phoenix

My research has taken me a little further. I recently attended an online course which said the three hottest niches for writing and online sales are :- Health Wealth Happiness And people will complain about these aspects of their lives … Continue reading →

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Extract from ‘Trans-Uranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus”

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Phoenix

Tom scanned the wooden floors, the roof beams, the empty glasses, the empty-headed numbskulls at the bar. He scanned a newspaper, a tin of beans and the police radio in New York. He noticed a group of Gnomes sitting in … Continue reading →

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With you there to help me

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Phoenix

It is approaching midnight Wednesday. I am scheduling blog posts, editing my second book, preparing Physics lessons for my online classes and applying for a full time teaching post in Cairo. A busy evening… In the background I have Youtube … Continue reading →

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Playing with words.

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Phoenix

When writing I love to play with words. I always loved how the great, late Ronnie Barker could come up some of the best jokes by just playing with words and their meanings. There is nothing better than the famous … Continue reading →

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Gutter: SNipe: Pimp

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Phoenix

Fifth step to Madness. Gutter: Snipe: Pimp: Gutter: Snipe: Pimp: Mad Anna called me twice today. We ate tea, Smoked Wine, Drank Cakes, Walked on Lakes for Heaven’s sake. “There! Is a Bull in a Fence!” Indefensible. There was a … Continue reading →

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Gutter: Snipe: Pimp

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Phoenix

Fourth step to Madness That bird flew in to his nest; Casablanca! Da! Boozer! TV documentary deleted, Summer dreams all defeated, Conversations not completed; Empty minds in charge and seated. “I thought we could fly?” “I wish I could fly!” … Continue reading →

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Gutter: snipe: Pimp

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Phoenix

(For Anna) First step to Madness Again. Again, she came back from the dead. Dead Loves. Death leaves, In the gutter. I waltzed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, Drowned Diesel Surface, Waiting for me. Waiting. “How do you … Continue reading →

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