Life is a one-horse town and I've got a boil on my backside.
Michael James Treacy
A retired septuagenarian, Michael James Treacy lives in idyllic bliss with Mrs Treaclechops and spends his time in literary, artistic and horticultural endeavours. He has a wonky leg, a dicky ticker and a dizzy head. A working life spanning 50 years included such disciplines as soldier, sales engineer, design engineer, estimator, buyer, quality manager and project manager. He was glad of a good sit-down at the end of it all. He’s had poems and short stories published in various magazines and anthologies, and has been working on his debut sci-fi novel for about 10 years, and hopes to finish it before his 100th birthday.
Michael James Treacy is known inside the Colony as mickleinapickle
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A Young Man’s Fancy: Tanzen Bitte
. “Tanzen bitte. Wanna dance?” “Ja.” "Err... do you Kommen sie hier often?" “Jeden Samstag.” “Ah… err… Samstag?” “Ja… every Saturday.” “Ah… mit your freundins?”...
Out and About when Autumn Leaves had Fallen
Late November 2025… Mrs Treaclechops and I enjoyed a 5-day break in Pembrokeshire. We know the area fairly well because our son lived in the...
After 65 Decembers
. In August, he smiled at the memories of 65 Decembers, and put away his razor. . Throughout September, October, November and into December the...
Still Singing Those Songs
I caught a sad news item concerning one of my music icons: Jimmy Cliff, who died at the age of 81… although it wasn’t a...
Then Someone Said
. I thought I’d play the rapping game: words in rhythm (no chance of gain). . Shyness prevailed, but undeterred, I told my plight of...
People Like Those: Aigneis
Aigneis is a diminutive lady in her 80s, still sharp of mind, though frail of limb. She moved to Birmingham from rural Ireland in the...
The Problem with an Orange
. I know what will easily rhyme with a duck. It's not what you think... it's good luck! And when I ponder a horse and...
The Song of Bert and Harry: Sugar
Bert and Harry were walking along Main Street on a wet and miserable morning in late November. Both were wrapped in winter coats to keep out...
People Like Those: Jonathon
I first met Jonathon in the early 90s, and we became mates or buddies rather than close friends. He was one of the main organisers...
Times Like Those: Hat Thieves Beware
Summer 2017… schools and nurseries were closed for the holidays, and the grandkids were kicking their heels at home, so I took three of them...
The Song of Bert and Harry: The Name of that Pub
“We went for a pub meal last night,” Bert suddenly announced. “Nice place, all done out with lights and a posh carpet. Soft music... not too loud. Polite young...
People Like Those: The Welsh One
. We gazed from Cardiff’s seafront as the diamond radiance of a million stars glittered in summer’s midnight. . I spoke of my soul’s breech...
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