Gareth, Author at Gareth Ewing

I have a wife and a lover…and I love them both equally

“There were 3 of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”, Princess Diana was famously quoted, in reference to her involuntary menage a trois. But it’s never been a problem for me, to be honest. Being hopelessly...

November 13, 2023

Little Stories

When is it time to wear beige?

Music has a remarkable knack of triggering memories from yesteryear. Transporting us back to a chapter of our lives, which so often differs dramatically to the life we live now. Recently, I was listening to some vinyl. The tracks were...

October 28, 2023

Little Stories

CAUTION! Maintenance in Progress

Within a period of 48 hours, I have paid a visit to the dentist, the optician and the physiotherapist. On completion of all three trips, I have concluded that, in order to undertake the recommended maintenance from each of these...

October 11, 2023

Little Stories

Rollercoasters – Why?

No messing about today. Straight to the point. Hold on tight, so to speak. I would love to ask a simple question to the inventor of the rollercoaster rides. Why? What on earth was going on in your head? Yes,...

October 11, 2023

Music

Vinyl Records – A Thing of Beauty

Let’s start with a little question; what is your definition of beauty? The one thing you have experienced, or have in your life that, when you view, all you see is beauty. Have a wee think about that one. Mine?...

August 25, 2023

Little Stories

This Time Next Year Rodney…

For the lovers of Only Fools and Horses, you will of course be familiar with Del Boy and his quest to be a millionaire. It was always ‘this time next year’. When it finally arrived, if my memory serves me...

August 18, 2023

You are my Morton

There’s only one Janne Lindberg

In life, there are many defining moments. Marriage. The birth of children. Securing that new job. Passing your driving test (and for the author of this article, it took 6, possibly 7 attempts, I honestly cannot remember). Defining moments that...

March 2, 2023

Little Stories

We all love tapas, don’t we?

Allow me to share a little personal thought that has been playing on my mind. Tapas is overpriced. And you never get anywhere near enough. There, I have said it. Now let me be clear. I have not said tapas...

March 2, 2023

Little Stories

Performing for Kermit the Frog

What is your claim to fame? That one moment in life when it happens, you just know that you are going to dine out on it for years. A chance meeting with a celebrity? Yeah, it tends to involve someone...

March 1, 2023

Little Stories

Tumble Dryers are for Millionaires

Traditionally, we associate millionaires with fancy cars, huge houses and the odd diamond ring. Now, they are the chosen few who can afford to put their tumble dryers on. In the crazy world of energy pricing we find ourselves...

December 24, 2022

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Author: Gareth

I have a wife and a lover…and I love them both equally

When is it time to wear beige?

CAUTION! Maintenance in Progress

Rollercoasters – Why?

Vinyl Records – A Thing of Beauty

This Time Next Year Rodney…

There’s only one Janne Lindberg

We all love tapas, don’t we?

Performing for Kermit the Frog

Tumble Dryers are for Millionaires

The Big Shop

It’s summer, but not as we know it

I Had a Dream