Palava in La Scala
By I took my wife to the world-famous opera house in Milan, La Scala. It wasn’t to see a performance. We were in the city and you could wander around the legendary building for a small fee. That particular day I wasn’t feeling…
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Benchman: My Alter Ego
- The Road To Shangri-La May 31, 2023The road to Shangri-La is a long one, but well worth the journey. Where Shangri-La is no one knows, not even I, but it can be found. With a little faith and a little company, anyone can find it. You will know when you arrive, so will anyone you’re travelling with. A journey paved with… Read […]
- Moonlight Mile March 28, 2023When the wind blows and the rain feels cold, with a head full of snow….this is the opening line from a song called ‘Moonlight Mile’ by the Rolling Stones. It was one of the final tracks on their famous Sticky Fingers album of 1971. I have always loved the song and thought about how it… Read […]
- On The Edge February 2, 2023On the edge of what? The edge of life? The edge of the photo? Who knows? We all feel on the edge at times. It might be fun or it might be excruciating. Some days are better than others. Sometimes, being on the edge you may need a parachute. I don’t like being on the… Read […]
Gloria Smud Poet
- The First Day January 3, 2022The First Day Sweet maiden’s first day serenades,Her promise for the year,A descant laced with hopeful song,Her landscape, flushed with... The post The First Day first appeared on Gloria Smud.
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My Old Bin
My Old Bin
My Old Bin
My Old Bin
My Old Bin