Orvieto

Inspiration from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/09/09/fowc-with-fandango-anew/ Living life anew, with a hope she rarely thought of, Alessandra smiled at her reflection in the mirror. Her new dress cost more than a months wages. It didn’t matter; Barbara was right, she needed to treat herself. A tough year, and Breast Cancer, took parts of her she would never getContinue reading “Orvieto”

Friday Lies

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/09/08/fibbing-friday-8th-september/ 1. What is Mascarpone (From Judy) It is the scar left when you are hit by a car. 2. What is a Marsupial? It is a flavour of soup, that astronauts drink with a straw. 3. What is a Giblet? The straw in the soup. 4. What is Good Husbandry? Always listen toContinue reading “Friday Lies”

Humans

Today for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/09/07/reenas-xploration-challenge-296/ Human proficiency in ChatGPT era, where they were slowly being replaced with automated clones; working in the factories, offices in London. They required no food, no sustenance and could be programmed to work more than eight hours a day. Although, it was difficult to persuade the workforce, they weren’t taking their jobs.Continue reading “Humans”

Thoughts Trickling

Written today https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/09/05/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-336-9-5-23-synonyms-only/ Silently whispering across streams into rivers, finding a lull in the busy rapids of life. Thoughts trickling, meandering round bends, through each village, town city, until it finds its forever home, surrounded by friends, family, and an ocean of possible outcomes. Living adventures of whispering waves, washing across the shore. Lifted quietlyContinue reading “Thoughts Trickling”

Bingo Battle

Written for https://rochellewisoff.com/2023/09/06/8-september-2023/ and https://mymindmappings.com/2024/09/06/fandangos-flashback-friday-september-6th/ Adam peered over his mobile phone, not sure it was the right person he was thinking of. Ten years since he worked in Tesco, perhaps he was mistaken. She always made him laugh; the customer bingo game. ‘Hi, long time no see. It’s Sheila.’ ‘Thought I recognised you. Here takeContinue reading “Bingo Battle”

It’s The Truth

Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/category/all-posts/writing-prompts/truthful-tuesdays/ When I was young my family used to hold regular card night’s, where they would play poker. I remember looking through the stairs, hoping I would be old enough to join in their games. When I turned eighteen I was allowed to join them. We only played for pennies, and at theContinue reading “It’s The Truth”