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Changing Reading Habits Thanks to the Kindle

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Orionwell Reading Habits Hot on the heels of finishing the brilliant One Day, I started reading another novel, this time a JA Konrath book, an author I discovered while on holiday in Rhodes during the summer. I started Origin, … Continue reading →

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Dark Tales and Experiences with Aidan Moffat

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Reviewing a unique performance from Aidan Moffat at the Sierra Metro art gallery, and a very special birthday bash for someone in the family Continue reading →

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Stepping Back for a Good View

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: David Dewar Rewards Aplenty Felt dreadful all day yesterday. The weekend’s lack of sleep through the work put in at all hours of the day eventually took its toll. From the moment I woke up I felt out of … Continue reading →

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A New Jedi Knight

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Surfur Dude It was a drookit day from dawn till dusk yesterday; overcast, grey, manky and just plain wet. Just as well I spent several hours in an office complete with regular shapes, strip lighting, keyboards and monitors. Earning … Continue reading →

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Always The Innocents

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Brainstorm A bad day in Cumbria. 12 people dead and 25 injured by a coward who went on the rampage with a gun. As soon as I heard something was happening, and at the point only 3 were dead, … Continue reading →

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The Rain, The Rain

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: J Greig As I write this you are sleeping. The sun is far beyond the horizon, the birds are asleep, and not a house light is on as far as the eye can see. Except, that is, for the … Continue reading →

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Mobile Working

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Roger Price I’m delighted to advise that my guest blog went up today over at Love, Romances and More. In it, I talk about the pleasures to be gained from writing to music, so pop over and have a … Continue reading →

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Rainshine On Leith

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: leithfestival I thought I would try something different for a change this weekend – a Saturday evening post. Put it down to the flexibility of my desire to experiment, though the reality is, I’m bored and need to something … Continue reading →

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