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A Playlist From Heaven
Introduction I think one of the worst parts of the Vocal editor is the autosave just after you start a story that wipes everything you have written so far, but it's something we all live with. I have been playing some magazine compilation CDs while I worked today and one was from "Q" magazine called "Eighties" and it had three covers that mention the word "Heaven" so I thought that could be a good theme for a Vocal playlist.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydredabout 16 hours ago in Beat
To Chase The Clouds Away
Introduction This is just a stream of consciousness, some thoughts to move in positive directions. I wanted to say certain things and make observations but they were negative and downers and I will not let those thoughts take control, and "Good Times" by Chic is a perfect accompaniment to me as I let good thoughts and ideas flow.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydredabout 24 hours ago in Confessions
No Pushing
Introduction These are just some observations and thoughts on how I treat people and how they treat me. I always try to be caring and positive which is often difficult in this modern world with the fact that we can be watched and tracked 24/7 and sometimes people expect instant service and responses from you, when it is not always possible.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydreda day ago in Confessions
The Song Of The Green Man
Introduction This is inspired by two things, the walk along a main road in Newcastle that you can see below: ... and I mentioned the Green Man in a recent poem and my great friend made a comment that amused me as she was totally unaware of the legends of the Green Man. This is the poem.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred3 days ago in Poets
The Melting Sky
We knew that the Earth was heading for oblivion, but we didn't expect this. Fossil Fuel companies had paid governments to stop renewables and make them illegal, with anyone caught using solar, wind or wave power being imprisoned and all their property confiscated.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred4 days ago in Fiction
Open Sesame - Fannies Emporium - A Morpeth Treasure Trove
Introduction The last time I was in Morpeth I walked past an antiques place in an imposingly impressive building and liked the sign that said "Dogs are Welcome, and humans if they are well behaved" or something akin to that.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred4 days ago in Wander
Celebrating The First Time
Introduction I can't remember when I first thought of creating a villanelle, possibly when I was watching the series "Killing Eve", my first attempt was overcomplicated and not a true villanelle and this was pointed out by some excellent constructive criticism from a Vocal Creator, but you can read it in the link to my first real villanelle and see what was wrong with it, but it is still a decent poem.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred5 days ago in Writers