Author Archives: dickj91

Writing About the Familiar

Posted on February 4, 2010

Remarkably spacious for a student bedroom, first door on the left as you enter this bizarrely affordable yet exclusive EH1 residence. Stocked with neutral furniture bought by the ominously invisible landlord. Breath hangs momentarily in the air, the boiler is … Continue reading →

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Café People

Posted on February 4, 2010

 Red face, walking with vicious intent, slams the door. Buzz, page, classic phone ringtone, “extra large skinny latte, 3 shots”. Trench coat, blackberry, bluetooth headset, enough caffeine for five cardiac arrests.

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Fitba

Posted on January 28, 2010

  Beel rings, oot the door, grab the baa, rin roond the back; last yin there’s a loser, tax no in; Jack, Ryan an’ Scoba against the rest ay us, nut, numbers is fairest, Jack was always too good anyway; … Continue reading →

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