Right. Suicide attempt No 3. Although I still don’t count No 2. I was in the secure unit at the…
New Year memories
Somehow or other I found myself wandering aimlessly around Tollcross, a hing oot fae my childhood. It was just the…
Happy Deid Da Day
Yes, it’s 38 years ago today that ma faither died. Yes, on Christmas Eve. Deal with it. Anyway, here he…
Decline and fall
So it’s time. I’ve given it a go. But, as I suspected, it didnae work. It’s why the late Mrs…
He seemed like such a nice boy
“He seemed like such a nice boy”. How many times was that phrase used about me? There isnae a calculator…
Happy birthday, Mum
You would have been 89 today. It’s over 10 years since you died and the shrink I’ve been seeing since…
Happy birthday Dad
Happy birthday Dad. That’s you above in finest seventies dayglo next to my Great Uncle George. I still wonder how…
Suited and booted – one year on
Suited and booted – one year on – it’s a year to the day since they took my Lindy away.…
RIP, Uncle Tommy
RIP, Uncle Tommy. You were the Dad my Lindy never had, she was the daughter you never had. You loved…
Happy anniversary, my dear
Normally on Fathers Day I’d post a picture of ma lang deid Dad, moan aboot how he died on Christmas…
