Raymond G. Taylor
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Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Saved by a data grab
Ever been hoodwinked into giving up your personal data in return for a bogus or dubious free offer? Haven't we all! Not this time, I said. This time, I said "NO", refused to 'register' for free access to Wordle stats, and benefitted hugely by doing so. How did this happen?
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Lifehack
Roulette Russe. Content Warning.
Midnight. Spinning the chamber, my doubts must have been amplified by the tense expression on my face, though I tried to disguise my disquiet. I thrust the barrel end against my temple, looking my antagonist directly in the eye. I squeezed the trigger – CLICK!
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Fiction
Best Beckenham secret walk
Ask any of the good citizens of Beckenham what their favourite walk is, they may well tell you about the historic Beckenham Place Park, or Beck Rec with its famous (recently renovated) 'David Bowie' bandstand. For me, one of the best places to walk, or bicycle, is along the Pool River from Cator Park to Catford. My journey on this fine April day began at New Beckenham Station, where I enjoyed a coffee from a wagon parked outside, before walking to the toward the Harris Academy school. Before you reach the school, you can pick up the footpath on the right, immediately before the school's sports hall.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Earth














