Michael James Treacy
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A retired septuagenarian, Michael James Treacy lives in idyllic bliss with Mrs Treaclechops, and spends much of his time in various literary, artistic and horticultural endeavours. He has three children, six grandchildren and a wonky leg.
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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.
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He’s had a number of poems and short stories published in various magazines and anthologies over the last decade. Many of these were to raise funds for charities.
Latest Writings from Michael James Treacy
Bonnie Bethany
She found a shilling down the back of the sofa and gambled it on a horse called ‘Bonnie Bethany’ in the 5th race at Carlisle....
One Perfect Sentence
Posted on behalf of Peter Cox... The prompt this month was to complete “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”...
Detritus in Paradise
Thinking back to January 2021... I was feeling rather stodgy after Christmas excess, and Mrs. Treaclechops had a touch of winter blues, so we decided...
Don’t Call On Me
Cold winds blow through city streets as winter’s grip takes hold and grey souls in downbeat worlds retreat to lies untold. . Rain-lashed pavements now...
After 65 Decembers
In August, he smiled at the memories of 65 Decembers, and put away his razor. . The ruddy complexion, jovial disposition, and expanded waistline where...
Christina
At first encounter, she slapped my backside and declared, “I don’t recognise that bottom!” . Then...
Polly and Dolly
Lady Brimstone-Smedley bought two female parrots, Polly and Dolly, but was shocked to discover they kept shouting out rude and inappropriate remarks. She sought advice...
One Perfect Sentence
As you’ll know if you drop by the Colony between the 7th of each month and the 21st, we run a monthly contest between those...
Fright Night
Bert and Harry had met at the ‘Hunter’s Moon’ village pub every Wednesday night at 7 pm for the last 15 years. Both...
About It All Again
Thinking back to December 1973... a village called Oberjoch (over the hill) in the Bavarian Alps. 6 feet of snow! I was learning...
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