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Patterns by Pat

On April 26, 2014 By djmac
The second law of thermodynamics states that the universe is tending towards a state of unbridled atrophy and yet, all around me, I see order being imposed. New streets with their traffic-controlled vehicles, two coloured malls, boxy factories, flower beds in X arrangements with pink paths bisecting them, litter bins at regular intervals, the new [...]
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I never realised it was as bad as that by Stephen Barnaby

On March 8, 2014 By djmac
"I’m going up to see my landlady. She’s drying out. She’s an alcoholic. I always knew she liked a drink or two, but I never realised it was as bad as that." Lack of insight is the theme it seems for this hospital visitor in Stephen Barnaby's exploration of alcoholism.
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Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye

On January 4, 2014 By djmac
With my monologue, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye, I wanted to capture the pain of loss and contrast it with the inseparable joy of relationship. I wanted the reader/listener to feel some of that. See what you think.
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Best of 2013

On January 1, 2014 By djmac
The best pieces published on the site over the last year. Be moved, smile, cry, laugh and reflect.
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Playing the Old Songs by Martin Redfern

On October 16, 2013 By djmac
Martin Redfern, a fellow Binge Inker, is runner up in the Puffin Review short story competition with Playing the Old Songs. Read it here and visit Puffin Review to read the other winning stories.
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The Button by Catriona Windle

On August 8, 2013 By djmac
A new teacher makes a nuclear impact on her pupils in Catriona Windle's short piece of evocative prose.
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In Case She Chased Me Away by Stephen Barnaby

On July 4, 2013 By djmac
Words are not the only things that are flowing in Stephen Barnaby's monologue.
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Who's this guy, DJ Mac?

On May 26, 2013 By djmac
Here's a wee audio biography that my friend, the actor, Sian Fiddimore recorded for me. 'bout sums it up really...
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Blossom: Guest post by Paula Johnston

On February 27, 2013 By djmac
Something very familiar tickles at my nose - it makes me lean too close to the man in front on the bus. Smelling Shield Soap wafting back to me, I smile looking out the window, remembering the marbled green and white block ever present on your sink, along with love-worn and too-pressed towels.
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Top 5 posts on DJ Mac

On February 17, 2013 By djmac
Although the site has only been up and running for a wee while, it’s had plenty of visitors dipping in and out. Five posts stand out as the most popular by ‘hits’. Here they are!
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Playing the Old Songs: Guest Blog by Martin Redfern

On January 25, 2013 By djmac
Martin Redfern, a fellow Binge Inker, is runner up in the Puffin Review short story competition with Playing the Old Songs. Read it here and visit Puffin Review to read the other winning stories.
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