Current Horrors

Posted by Anthony North on January 17, 2013

Polly Ticks says … Is UK heading for triple-dip Recession? An interesting term. Apart from the odd quarter when we just peaked, we haven’t been out of it.
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Guru Tony says … A top cop warns domestic violence is ‘top cause of harm’. But is the real problem a lack of affection? If you don’t get it you don’t give it.
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Prof Isaac Galistein says … James Watson says diets to fight free radicals may not prevent cancer. I say no single way will. Commonsense is a sensible, balanced diet.
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I focus – on what?
I don’t feel myself no more
Possessed, I’m confused
***
WITNESS: When his mind detached from
his body he saw the murderer stab him
repeatedly. It was a bloody affair.
Later,he told the detective – who
retired. He blamed stress.
***
Doubly haunted
Two ghosts – wouldn’t leave me, but …
Sober, just one regret
***
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29 Comments

  1. Lydia said on January 18, 2013

    You Horror so very well! I always enjoy a trip through your mind, Anthony.

  2. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Lydia, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

  3. ladynimue said on January 18, 2013

    loved your haiku :)

  4. brian miller said on January 18, 2013

    ha. love all your little facets this week sir anthony…i rather like the doubly haunted one…made me pause and think ….there is def a story there…will be interesting on recession what the new taxes do here in the states…

  5. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Nimue, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

    Hi Brian, many thanks. Over here they’re keeping taxes down and squeezing the poor instead.

  6. Alice Audrey said on January 18, 2013

    That’s a lot of stress. Thing is, I can easily see that kind of killer saying that kind of thing.

  7. laura Hegfield said on January 18, 2013

    witness… wow!

  8. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Alice, a lot of stress indeed.

    Hi Laura, thanks for that. Very kind.

  9. Carol said on January 18, 2013

    Ah, yes the comedy and tragedy of life ~

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

  10. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Carol, indeed. Thanks for that.

  11. Karen said on January 18, 2013

    Interesting haiku Anthony. An exorcism may be in order?

  12. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Karen, thanks for that. Quite possibly.

  13. G-Man said on January 18, 2013

    Tony…?
    Is that you?
    The Prodigal Son returns!!!!!
    Loved your 55
    Loved your Haiku
    Loved your commentary
    I’m obviously Thrilled at your participation.
    I hope it’s weekly…:-)
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

  14. nessa said on January 18, 2013

    Guru Tony’s lack of affection made me think of Pat Robertson’s recent comments about how husbands play video games because their wives get awful looking.

  15. WabiSabi said on January 18, 2013

    Love these UK updates! And your fun haiku too!

  16. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi G-Man, thanks for that. Hopefully I’m back for good.

    Hi Nessa, I never heard of that before. Many thanks.

    Hi WabiSabi, many thanks. glad you liked them.

  17. Barbara said on January 18, 2013

    Now that I’ve met the team, your blog makes ever so much more sense!! Love the whole gang! And your haiku too!

  18. Anthony North said on January 18, 2013

    Hi Barbara, thanks for that. Much appreciated. I’ll let them know ;-)

  19. brandi said on January 18, 2013

    I love the color of blood. And booze.

  20. Anthony North said on January 19, 2013

    Hi Brandi, many thanks for that.

  21. Magical Mystical Teacher said on January 19, 2013

    Only one regret? Lucky man!

    Love Story

  22. Lea said on January 19, 2013

    Yes… feelings will take you many places. Sometimes… those ghosts lead the way. Good to see you Anthony, here and in my empty space! Best to you!

  23. rebecca said on January 19, 2013

    you are a most interesting man anthony.
    thanks for visiting and including haiku my heart in your line up!

  24. Anthony North said on January 20, 2013

    Hi Magical Mystical Teacher, ah, I was in character there ;-)

    Hi Lea, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

    Hi Rebecca, many thanks. You’re welcome.

  25. hedgewitch said on January 20, 2013

    Just one regret–and all consuming, I feel. Quite the horror story in 55.

  26. Anthony North said on January 20, 2013

    Hi Hedgewitch, many thanks for that.

  27. annie said on January 21, 2013

    Enjoyed this and the visit. We always get more than what we might be expecting.

  28. Peter said on January 21, 2013

    Loved it, Anthony. I was just thinking about an out of body experience I had this afternoon!

  29. Anthony North said on January 22, 2013

    Hi Annie, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

    Hi Peter, many thanks. They’re certainly strange experiences.

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