Tag Archives: scottish independence

Liar Liar

Posted on May 4, 2015 by AnElephantCant

Liar Liar I would rather not take office. This is the response of the leader of the UK’s largest political party, when asked if he would do a deal with the Scottish National Party. Less than 8 months after a … Continue reading →

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The Walk – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 17, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant write a rhyme this week He only has time for a very short addendum Please take it on trust He does what he must He is home to back Yes in the Independence Referendum Once again it is Friday … Continue reading →

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The Prisoners

Posted on September 15, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The Prisoners The five men have been prisoners for 300 long years. They have attempted to escape previously, but a lack of unified commitment has always thwarted them. That, and the guards, ten times their number, who spread lies, doubt … Continue reading →

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This is the land

Posted on September 8, 2014 by AnElephantCant

This is the Land This is the land of Robert Burns Of William Wallace too Of Baird and Bell and Smith and Hume All Scottish through and through  This is the land of loch and glen Of rivers and fields … Continue reading →

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The Joke

Posted on September 1, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The Joke Almost everyone knows this joke. Gabriel sees God making the world. He watches in amazement as God creates a land of mighty Munros clad in purple heather, great lochs, and fast flowing rivers, teeming with salmon and trout. … Continue reading →

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Turkeys at Christmas

Posted on August 25, 2014 by AnElephantCant

Turkeys at Christmas Today I am going to tell you a story about a great big field full of turkeys. This field is run, not very well, by Farmer Richboy. He doesn’t care about the turkeys, but he knows that … Continue reading →

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No Question

Posted on August 18, 2014 by AnElephantCant

No Question I have a friend, a lady I have known for over 30 years. I love her dearly, like a sister. She is intelligent and articulate. She is easily among the top ten most caring, compassionate people I know. … Continue reading →

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The Seer

Posted on August 11, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The Seer Once upon a time the Seer was famous throughout the lands of the earth. He was knowledgeable, he was informative, and he spoke the truth. He provided a Service to the World. He was trusted everywhere for his … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Tribe

Posted on August 4, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The Fourth Tribe Today I am going to tell you a story. An incredible story. I say that because even I find it hard to believe. It is about an island called Yukky, once great, now in sad, perhaps even … Continue reading →

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The Wild Boar

Posted on July 28, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The Wild Boar I dream I am a wild boar, a powerful, magnificent beast with mighty tusks. I charge through the hills, the forests, the fields, afraid of nothing. Then I see another boar. He is about ten times my … Continue reading →

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