The Jolly King

This article was originally published in the Carrick Joyce Gazette as a tribute to the 110th anniversary of King George’s passing. Today we remember King George Float-Stone, the jolly king who once ruled our fair nation so kindly. In the 110 years since his passing, the loss of our beloved king is still widely felt … Continue reading The Jolly King →

Up round where old ghosts meet

Two men stood by the headstone of George Halthorpe as Autumn had begun to drop its leaves upon the hill. The day grew pale, casting a long shadow across the ground: blanketing old memories, allowing them rest.Beyond, the setting sun had lost the valley in shadow, small plumes of smoke wicked into the sky as … Continue reading Up round where old ghosts meet →