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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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...
People Like Those: Stan and Betty
My friend, Stan, has his 100th birthday this August. His family are arranging a birthday party and will erect two marquees to accommodate his extensive...
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