Monthly Archives: August 2014

Body Proof Positive

This weekend I did two things that I haven’t done since I was a child. 1 – went to a fancy dress party without alcohol 2 – went out in public wearing a leotard I love fancy dress parties. I … Continue reading

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The Shouter – a poem

“Nice bum” he shouts. He can’t be older than 10. I cycle on, to ignore as usual, but then I stop. I turn. “What did you shout at me for?” No reply, shifting eyes, shifting feet, mumbling, looking at the … Continue reading

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When you can’t sink another drink to give you time to think

It’s been a difficult week this week for the Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate. Difficult conversations have been had, and there are many changes ahead. There is no longer a Mr RDP. Well, there is, but he’s not Mr RDP any more. … Continue reading

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all by my selfie

I have been taking ‘selfies’ since before there was a word for it. Well, there was a word for it. Well, two. It was called a ‘self-portrait’.   I think my first very own camera was a 9th birthday present. … Continue reading

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baring body, baring soul

One of the things I have had to face up to over the months of sobriety is how much crap I am carrying around in my head. I suspect a large amount of the alcohol consumed pre-party was to drown … Continue reading

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