Many Notebooks

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/10/10/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-11-2025/ At the beginning of my authorship journey, I wrote everything by hand. When I was eight, my parents brought me a pink, petite typewriter. My favourite television programme was Starsky and Hutch. I was a big fan of Paul Michael Glaser. After reading two books, I decided I could write my ownContinue reading “Many Notebooks”

Sleepy Legs

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2025/10/07/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-10-07-2025/ Steve stretched out his sleepy legs across his sheltered pond. A super orange moon shifted across the expanse of sky. Silent wishes grew. Prayers wafted into the sea of stars. Soft breaths spread through the unassuming air before spreading their wings. It didn’t matter that he was nearly three hundred years old;Continue reading “Sleepy Legs”

I’m Not Perfect

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I am the youngest sister; didn’t get away with much . . . perhaps I did. You always protect me. understand I’m not perfect. You listen when I need support help my troubles feel less important. We share our stories. Grandchildren’s antics. Their art of being joyful keeps our outlook young. TogetherContinue reading “I’m Not Perfect”

Fragile Threads

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-387/ ‘When emotional gaps need to be filled, it is easy to go inside your own head, and your imagination can create something that isn’t there,’ the therapist said. Sarah snapped a piece of stray cotton from her school jumper and twisted fragile threads around her thumb. The light scent of lemons castContinue reading “Fragile Threads”

Blogging

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ When I first started blogging it was to promote my book, but it has grown into something else entirely. I have read some amazing posts over the years, and have loved taking part in the word prompts. Although, I have found out, that less is more. I think I posted about fiveContinue reading “Blogging”