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something completely different
Read at your own peril. Come on, I dare you.
If that doesn’t tempt you, I don’t know what will.
a quote from a famous artist
Edward Hopper: If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
Everybody likes a short story
do you like to read short stories?
Some people love a good book. I like to think my life could inspire one – maybe even a blockbuster movie! The only problem? I’m not exactly a writer. So, instead, I’ve whipped up a few short stories for you to enjoy. Amusing? Perhaps. Bewildering? Probably. Entertaining? You be the judge. Go ahead, pick one. Hopefully, it’ll leave you smiling, or at least scratching your head in wonder.
Steve Currie A Short Walk In The Mountains
A Short Walk In The Mountains
Many years ago. I attempted to travel from the top of Africa to the bottom. Never got there, for various reasons. Ran out of money, I had my pack stolen in Sudan and lost everything except my money belt with my passport and traveller’s
Stuart Currie Tea Or Coffee
Tea or Coffee
This story will be short. There, finished… yeah!
No, wait—I just want to share a few humorous observations about drinking beverages.
I grew up in an English household, so needless to say, Mum and Dad were devoted tea drinkers. By the age of 15, I was consuming about four cups
Stuart Currie A Brush With Death
A Brush With Death
Welcome to the inaugural newsletter story!
Here, we’ll delve into the formative tales that have shaped my life. This edition explores two distinct chapters of my childhood: “Pancake Chewing Gum” and “A Brush With Death.” While the former might seem trivial, you’ll discover how the ordinary can
Stuart Currie A Ghost Story
Stuart Currie Dead Dads
Dead Dads
In 2004, when I was studying Fine Arts at Nepean TAFE, we had to go on a class excursion to see an exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW by a sculptor named Ron Mueck. I remember my immediate reaction: “Never heard of him, probably some wannabe.”
I like to
Stuart Currie Pass The Jaffas
Pass the Jaffas
Question: What do you get when you mix two station wagons and six young men with time to kill?
Answer: Well, it usually equates to trouble—but jump in, and I’ll tell you all about it!Look at those faces—charming, intelligent, sensible, brave, compassionate, thoughtful. At least, that’s what we’d like
Stuart Currie Blown Away
Stuart Currie Afraid Of The Darkness
Afraid Of The Dark: Childhood Nightmares and Adult Fears
Question: Do you remember your childhood? More to the point, do you remember being afraid of the dark?Answer: Of course you were! Come on, just admit it to yourself.
Does Your Imagination Run Amok After Dark?
This story jumps to an incident that happened
