


How I Consciously Uncoupled from Brexit
Divorce is a traumatic and difficult decision for all parties involved—and there’s arguably no salve besides time to take Continue reading

Pig Eye
Copyright John de Gruyther 2019

The Ghosts of Marks & Spencer – The case of the Prawn Sandwich
“This is by far the best prawn sandwich we have ever produced at Marks and Spencer.” The divisional manager, specialising Continue reading

Row, Row, Row your Boat
Excerpt from a new short story; He chuckled, the sound coming out like a harsh bark into the infinite ocean Continue reading

Dogmatix
“Hi, I’m Dogmatix.” Sorry you’ve got the wrong prompt, this is dogmatic, you’re probably looking for Asterix. Copyright John de Continue reading

The Funny Side
Regular readers will know that I occasionally like to take life’s seemingly small stresses and frustrations and subvert my response. Continue reading

Hammer Time
“Is that a mallet? Or are you just pleased to see me?” “I won’t tell you again it’s A HAMMER.” Continue reading