We arrived at Benny’s joint just in time for Leah to follow her punter into one of the side rooms, while I nipped around the back for a Scotch and some blow. — Leah I opened the door, threw my keys on the hall table and sank into the sofa with a sigh. What a week. Nine to five my ass. I was usually in the office by eight and never home before seven. And I can tell you working as a legal clerk…

Making it easier to navigate my profile page — I’ve published many stories since my Journey on Medium began in January 2021. Time for an index, I think! Not a member? Read my free stories here… (Become a member to read anything at any time. …

Are we all just spammers who have been jilted by the platform? — I came to Medium as I loved the idea of being part of a large meritocratic community. Reward based on creativity rather than other factors such as privilege. For a while I was happy with the reciprocal relationship I had fostered, like a marriage. But now I want a DIVORCE…

We hiked for 3000 miles, Across Europe from Athens to London – Learning things along the way, Looking for places to stay. — When I was young and probably foolish, I had a marvelous adventure hitch-hiking with my first long term boyfriend. You can read about it in detail here. It was a wonderful memory to take forward and an experience that also helped me write this story about a long-distance lorry driver…

During the first year of study many pretty young things have a crisis of confidence and it is my job to reassure them — I’ve yet to settle down. Maybe it’s because I haven’t met my match. Still, even at forty-two I don’t feel any urgency, as I have no desire to become a parent. The trouble is, I like them young… Women. Not illegal — a consensual age, but at least half of…

Experiences make memories, and memories give a person the feeling that they have been living their life to the full — I travel all around the UK working so I am not scared to go outside, however I don’t often switch off and stand away from my devices for more than a few hours. Or, delegate Medium to small, and me to important. …

Using some of the big guy’s own words — Hey Lord. Up there. I think it’s high time we had a close look at your mighty prayer, don’t you? See if any improvements can be made. Let’s take it line by line. Nice and slow! Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Come on! You don’t…

It’s mighty difficult having a hog-killin’ time around these parts — My bathroom reminds me of Pizza. Wanna know why, cowboy? Course you do… Last month I was walking past a cantina when a horse appeared holding a pepperoni pizza and said, “Howdy, Coach Tony, I have the perfect lunch for you.” I stopped in my tracks. How weird, the stallion…

My father left the building along with Elvis and my mum’s devotion endured — For as long as I can remember, the thought of my adopted dad has filled me with conflicting emotions. The path of our relationship was short, involving abuse, and desertion of more than one kind. I have attempted to console myself with a reminder he wasn’t my real father. …