Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Generation Gap

Written for the prompt https://lindaghill.com/2023/04/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-8-2023/ This week the word gen, has got me thinking about the different generations. My parents were older, so my nieces and nephews are near my age. My sister was sixteen when I was born, my brother ten. I don’t think I was meant to happen, but I was loved allContinue reading “Generation Gap”

Mum

For The Unicorn Challenge – 07/04/23https://talesfromglasgow137065088.wordpress.com/2023/04/07/the-unicorn-challenge-07-04-23/ and the picture from Eunice. Forgotten, on the concrete, not sure of what to do, dark clouds covered the sun. Lana woke up strong this morning, convinced it was going to be a better day. A strong coffee, follow by a stern talking to. This wasn’t the time toContinue reading “Mum”

Bucket

Today from https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/tag/challenge/ The bucket, at the end of the garden, was home to a little family of bugs. Brian loved going there, on his own, to keep the little creatures safe. He loved nature, not school. Nobody was aware of how the bullies taunted him. On the way to school, they called him names.Continue reading “Bucket”

Half Truth

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/04/07/fibbing-friday-7th-april/ 1.  What is clematis? A cocktail made of clementine, vodka and orange juice. 2.  What is meant by linear? It is the straight line in the middle of the motorway. 3.  What is a gonk? A type of goblin, which hides in sinks, waiting to steal the knives. 4.  What is aContinue reading “Half Truth”

Beyond Our Control

Written for Tranquil Thursday A teacher I worked with said a phrase, I try and work with. ”This soon will pass”. She is correct. If we cannot control something, then be kind to yourself, rather than getting stressed about that situation. I don’t like crowds – I tend to think about the person I amContinue reading “Beyond Our Control”