Category Archives: words

Last year’s horoscope

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Chris

Most people — even sceptics — glance at their horoscope in the newspaper. It may be nonsense, but after all, it’s harmless nonsense, isn’t it? But do you ever consider the work that goes into compiling those daily predictions; the … Continue reading →

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The last petal

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Chris

Despite suffering from recurrent toothache, Shana still managed to write a story this week. It’s only ten words long, but, as Shana herself said, it was a challenge she couldn’t resist. If you thought Twitter’s 140 character limit made it … Continue reading →

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Lincoln cathedral struck by lightening

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Chris

From issue 17 (spring 2010) of esprit, the full-colour mag for members of Lincolnshire Co-operative, a classic typo. For those without a modern graphically enhanced browser, it reads thus: Shaken by earthquakes…struck by lightening…having stood the test of time for … Continue reading →

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Envelopes

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Chris

Some people brainstorm; we, however, are content to waffle. The ideas come out just the same in the end, though. This evening, as an alternative to ‘pushing the envelope’, an activity beloved by over-enthusiastic business execs everywhere, we invented ‘pushing … Continue reading →

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