Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio. (Rapturous and rowdy applause) (Dobby bangs a ruler on the desk. Silence) Now settle down PL’s, because our talented and prolific guest is about to come on! A big welcome to James Domestic! (Standing ovation. Security rush back from their fag breaks) (Our esteemed guestContinue reading “Interview with James Domestic”
Author Archives: heathermoulson
And We’re Off…..
Whoa! We’re going to Helsinki Whoa! Finn Air(ways) Whoa! I’m going to see Duty Free… (apologies to Typically Tropical’s Barbardos) Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’re off to Helsinki and Dobby and Fish have wangled their way into joining us. Don’t worry about me, Dobby and Fish! I’ll just sit quietly in Economy! My first timeContinue reading “And We’re Off…..”
Two Great Events….
Hello Poetry Lovers Here are two great events I’m looking forward to.. Yes, Poems Not Bombs at the wonderful Spice of Life in Soho. Hosted by the fabulous Paul McGrane. I look forward to joining the lovely Trisha Broomfield there. And relishing this great event at The Chapel Bar & Bookshop in Broadstairs on theContinue reading “Two Great Events….”
How to Entertain….
Hello Poetry Lovers So we move on to How to Entertain. With playing host, we mostly think of guests coming to dinner. Which can be a nice occasion but not always the case when the shoe is on the other foot! Who’s been stuck at someone’s table and served absolutely vile food?! And you dreamtContinue reading “How to Entertain….”
Summer Clothes
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, hands up who had to quickly sort out their summer clothes? As I suspected, all of us! Where did this heatwave come from?! Why are we always caught out by this every summer?! And when you drag these poor clothes out, they look pale and uninspiring! Fantastic poet, Trisha Broomfield hasContinue reading “Summer Clothes”
The Thing is with Toasters….
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to our Domestic Appliance feature. Now we turn to the Toaster. Wonderful poet Sharron Green has penned a beautiful piece on how a toaster can really be a vital part of our lives. Despite cussing when my own toaster pops up with charcoaled bread, I couldn’t be without one either.Continue reading “The Thing is with Toasters….”
The thing is with Hoovers…
Hello Poetry Lovers So, in our mini-series of household items, we turn to the Hoover. They clean up our surroundings and change our home and outlook. But despite being an asset, they’re also noisy and cumbersome. Some more than others. Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has summed this up writing about her own relationship with Edward.Continue reading “The thing is with Hoovers…”
Interview with Ted Gooda
Hello Poetry Lovers And welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Audience cheer ecstatically) Yes, you should be excited, because our special guest today is unique and prolific poet Ted Gooda!! (Standing ovation as our esteemed guest glides on) Welcome to the show, Ted. So glad you have you as a guest (audience agree heartily)Continue reading “Interview with Ted Gooda”
Washday ….
Hello Poetry Lovers Today, as part of the Household series, I thought I’d have a go at the washing machine. This is a little unjust really as it normally is a loyal member of your house. However, I find it very controlling and I still bear a grudge about that horrible noisy Hotpoint twin tubContinue reading “Washday ….”
Teapot Special
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d have a go at the teapot this week. Despite the convenience of a tea bag in a cup, most of us own one of these. A lifeline to most households when I was growing up. Mine sits on the shelf gathering dust, a lovely wedding present and heirloom. However,Continue reading “Teapot Special”
Heather Moulson 