Author Archives: odeboyz

A pen portrait of Winston Churchill

Posted on March 22, 2016 by odeboyz

The prime minister was undoubtedly born too late. By nature he is an adventurist on an historical scale, strong-willed and resolute, a romantic of British Imperialism and war. Had he lived in previous centuries, he would have been a match … Continue reading →

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Not Before Time

Posted on March 21, 2016 by odeboyz

A nasty vicious Minister Has chosen the option, to quit Mostly to hurt his former pals In retirement, he will still be a nasty vicious git. The poor should rejoice, his departure The poor were his target and shame As … Continue reading →

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Gender reversal in Thriller Writing: an experiment*

Posted on March 19, 2016 by odeboyz

The objectification of women is commonplace in British society. Thriller novels do more than that. Many, very many, storylines revolve round predatory men, sadism and vulnerable women. Indeed sadism is so commonplace that it’s startling when passages are re-written with … Continue reading →

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Accidental Murder

Posted on March 17, 2016 by odeboyz

The knife was too long I didn’t know his heart was there I am innocent. (Chris)

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Frankie Dettori and Rafa Benitez: Character and Genius

Posted on March 17, 2016 by odeboyz

Frankie Dettori “Many a sportsman would baulk at being asked for an encore after a career-crowning achievement (winning the Epsom Derby) but Frankie Dettori (44) proved his professionalism by travelling 20 miles down the road for the 7:30 at Lingfield’s … Continue reading →

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Better Dream

Posted on March 10, 2016 by odeboyz

Prior to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) tradesmen like me, would regularly work at weekends or night-time after our days normal work. This was universally recognised as “custom and practice” and although it was appreciated that working … Continue reading →

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Three Humorous Conversations

Posted on March 8, 2016 by odeboyz

(1) A Walking to School Conversation Jim My uncle has just had a promotion Fred Oh. What’s he now? Jim He’s my dad. (2) A Workplace Conversation Manager What’s your greatest weakness? Jim Honesty. Manager I really don’t think that … Continue reading →

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Alice

Posted on March 7, 2016 by odeboyz

Alice is old In her ninety four year old body Sometimes, Alice feels she has lived an eternity But she is still young behind her bright eyes. Her mind is still sharp Ready to ever engage with, evolving modernity. Visiting … Continue reading →

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Posted on February 29, 2016 by odeboyz

I’ll show you life, life in a single moment A moment of pain, of memory gone, night and day fading Embracing you, clinging, moulding your soul into the Passion. Mind and body focused, oozing happy expectation. Life in a single … Continue reading →

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Existential Ranting*

Posted on February 29, 2016 by odeboyz

After calling his taxi driver a ‘sweaty, stupid little shit’, David Mellor rattled through the long list of things that make him a superior human being. ‘You’ve been driving a cab for ten years? I have been in the Cabinet!’ … Continue reading →

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