Gone Away
Dispatches from a life in America
270 posts
The Apathy Blog
In keeping with Gone Away editorial policy of never being first with the news, and blogging topical stuff only once it has come to resemble history rather than up to date information, I have decided that today would be…
A Very Parfit Knight 6
(to start from the beginning of this story, click here ) Part Six There was silence in the chamber as the lady and Sir Gawain regarded each other. The choice point had been reached and there was no more to say until the…
A Very Parfit Knight 5
(to start from the beginning of this story, click here ) Part Five "You know the ultimate reason for existence of the intranet?" asked the lady. Gawain pondered the question. There were many possible answers, most of…
A Very Parfit Knight 4
(to start from the beginning of this story, click here ) Part Four The knight shook his head at the self importance of the sign. So this thing fancied itself as a Minotaur did it? Well, it was about to meet its Theseus.…
A Very Parfit Knight 3
(to start from the beginning of this story, click here ) Part Three Sir Gawain stared at the note. This was bait, without a doubt. Whatever it was that was leaving these messages wanted him to follow it. This was a game…
A Very Parfit Knight 2
(to start from the beginning of this story, click here ) Part Two The next day, back in the Assignment Room, Sir Gawain stood silently while the Geek read his report on the previous day's work. The knight had not said…
A Very Parfit Knight 1
(this is the first Sir Gawain adventure - the second adventure can be found here ) Part One Sir Gawain answered the call, hurrying through the tunnels until he reached the Assignment Room. As ever, The Geek slouched…
The Pumpkin Blog
I gave birth to a pumpkin today. Anyone who writes knows that occasionally there are projects that we start with enthusiasm, spend time and energy on and bring to completion, only to find that we hate the finished…
Thank You, Johnny, Wherever You Are
I am ancient. I know this because, when I tell people how old I am, they say, "Oh, that's not old at all!" People only say that to old farts like me. For this reason, if I write of my schooldays, you may be certain that…
A Nothing Blog
Today I have nothing. I have spent the morning surfing the blogosphere and hoping that something would drop into my head. But, nothing. My head is full of nothing today. Everywhere I look, nothing. So I might as well do…
A Tale of Two Tailors
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a beautiful princess. She was a happy child, although given to occasional moods when she became quiet and thoughtful. Her parents, the king and queen, did not worry…
Traffic Statistics
As mentioned in previous blogs (see "Oh, Blog it!" and "Is Blogging a Disease?" ), statistics on traffic at our sites can give us an idea of whether the blog is reaching others or not. Mad and I get most of our…
Specialism and Versatility
I have been struck today by the versatility of all involved in our little circle of bloggers. Consider what we have done so far: Hannah Owl : Wonderful stories of her experiences, her very special brand of haiku, deep…
The Box
When the Gabbler was in his early twenties, he found a box on one of the ships he and his friends had attacked and taken. It was a small wooden box and would not have attracted his attention had it not been for the…
The Snake Park
(This is one of a series of articles I wrote dealing with memories of an African childhood. To read the first of these, click here ) Many long years ago, when I was busy growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, there was a place…
A Poem (I think)
Mad objects to my putting poetry in this blog but, when it's all you've got, what can you do? This is a little thing I wrote years ago when I was still hitchhiking in Africa. I have had to drag the depths of my memory…
Halo
The Flag Express I wake and find myself in the base. The blue base. I move quickly to the alcove and swap the pistol for the shotgun, then check on the present position. Pootle has arrived, I see, and our side is down…
Art
Many years ago, I harbored ambitions of being an artist. And not just a painter of pictures; in common with all the few ambitions I've had in my life, I wanted to be the best. I had some natural skill, talent I believe…
What's in a Name?
In the beginning, soon after the creation of mankind, God gave certain instructions to Adam. It seems to me that none of those instructions have been rescinded for I see the human race still pursuing those commands even…
Forthcoming Changes at Gone Away Towers!
At the joint board meeting of Gone Away Inc. and MadTV Ltd. this morning, certain far-reaching decisions were made (or, at least, talked about). It seems that the fledgling corporation of Gone Away is going to be given…