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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
Keith Haring: Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.
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
Lost in a fog-shrouded descent from Mt Kenya, fear took hold—rustling sounds behind, visions of a stalking predator. Alone, armed with a flimsy knife and a walking stick, every step was a battle against panic. But the real terror? A friend’s tent, torn apart by an angry lion.
Stuart Currie Tea Or Coffee
Tea-to-coffee transformation: a comical saga. From tea-leaf confusion to espresso snobbery, my palate's had a journey. 5 a.m. coffee trumps cuddles, and even award-worthy brews go unrecognised. Hilarious beverage blunders and caffeinated epiphanies, all in a day's sip.
Stuart Currie A Brush With Death
From tire-tracked chewing-gum to a preditor lurking, childhood in Randwick was a wild ride. Sun-soaked mischief met chilling encounters. A secret cubby, exploding oil drums, and mischief everywhere — our playground held both wonder and terror. Innocence lost, lessons learned: that's growing up!
Stuart Currie A Ghost Story
Sorry, I lost the original word document. I will have to get another copy from Steve... watch this space!
Stuart Currie Dead Dads
Ron Mueck's hyperreal art prefigured my father's death, sparking a haunting connection. Strange occurrences followed: static, vibrating objects, moving sunglasses. Dad's ashes remained, a testament to lingering presence. Grief, art, and the unexplained intertwine, leaving a chilling, unforgettable imprint.
Stuart Currie Pass The Jaffas
Pass the JaffasQuestion: 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
