Author Archives: Simon

About Simon

Simon Houghton creator of The Bloke Show started life as a baby, going on to become a boy and then a man, at which time he became an actor. As time passed he went on to be a director, later still he became a sales guy, then a business owner. Most recently he regressed and became a writer. Then a driver, then an actor again. Decisiveness is not one of his strong suits.

It’s only been 8 years for fucks sake

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Simon

I have no real idea why year after year I’ve kept this blog alive, dutifully paying my hosting fees monthly to keep what is essentially a dead archive. It could be seen as a journal of defeat – I completely … Continue reading →

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Sailing

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Simon

I think I want to live on a boat for a while. Find my independence, you know how it is… At least there’s signs of hope and I’m pretty good with that. At least where I am the water is … Continue reading →

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June 8

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Simon

Another year older another year wiser. I’m like clockwork huh? Set to WA time this year (its 12:28am here) Have a wonderful day and year. Where on earth do I find such genius I hear you ask …. I have … Continue reading →

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How can nobody know?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Simon

Turkey

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Poem 2009ish

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Simon

I wrote this some time ago . Its time to put it out there. Untitled For some time now I’ve been unable to find rest, your breve breath interrupted by my startling mid-night risings. Calming your abrupt awakenings as I … Continue reading →

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