Tag Archives: Autumn

November, and Why It Rocks

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

November I love November. I love the shift from the unsettled weather of October, which can often have Scotland shivering under a bitter sky one minute then basking in warm sunshine the next. Technically, it’s classed as autumn, but it’s … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of the Year Again

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Unknown Shocked Lunchtime. I’m munching on a chicken roll and a cup of bacon and sweetcorn chowder soup. I tune into the BBC News website, as I always do, to see what’s happening in the world. One of the … Continue reading →

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Publication Extravaganza

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: tctechcrunch I’ve got quite a lot of publication news concerning myself to pass on today. It’s not often I get a day like today so I’m going to make the very most of it! My poem, THE FINAL NAIL, … Continue reading →

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And Now The Weather, By Lothian Buses

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: RichardWalter The rain is back. Summer is over. I knew it was raining heavily because Lothian Buses were running late yesterday morning; the two often go hand in hand. I could feel the waves of precipitation soaking through my … Continue reading →

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Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: TampaBay While perusing the pages of the electronic version of The Guardian yesterday lunchtime, I was delighted to discover that this very blog was highlighted for its Edinburgh Book Festival coverage in their Edinburgh Today supplement. This isn’t the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Much

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: John Haslam Not got much to say to today; it would only be adding to yesterday’s statement. I received some more sad news during the day making it hard to concentrate on things, when all I wanted to do … Continue reading →

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Autumn Approacheth

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Suneko It’s the first morning I’ve felt like autumn really is on its way. The sky is clear, it’s chilly but fresh, and the normally prevalent early morning birds remained huddled in their nests to keep warm. Yes, autumn … Continue reading →

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Theoretical Reviews

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Lorne Thomson I don’t know about you but yesterday seemed to drag. It was ages before the morning was out of the way, and then when the sun came out for the afternoon it only made things worse. With … Continue reading →

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Golden Autumn

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Lepiaf.geo There’s a marked difference between the feeling one gets when they get all ready for the day – showered, dressed etc. – then sit down to write the 2,500 word quota of a new novel, as opposed to … Continue reading →

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Autumn Arriveth

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Today is the first day of autumn, my favourite season. It is a time of dark evenings, powerful sunsets, strong moons, and wondrous colours, nature preparing for recharge and regeneration, and frosty mornings. Autumn holds the promise of a season … Continue reading →

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