Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/05/08/fowc-with-fandango-police/ ‘You called the police on me?’ ‘Yes I did, you threw our neighbours bin across his garden, nearly breaking his window.’ ‘I don’t want to be here. You are not really leaving me in the cell? Please Dad, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to do it. My mates dared me, andContinue reading “A Night in the Cells”
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Grandad Grumps
‘You never let me get away with any of that when I was the same age.’ Alan said, watching his daughter eat her way through a packet of Haribo. ‘If I wanted sweets before dinner, you would say no.’ ‘Well, she loves Haribo, and besides it is only a little packet.’ Hands on hips, AlanContinue reading “Grandad Grumps”
Paw Patrol
This is a story, because I am baby sitting my granddaughter with my husband. I am watching Paw Patrol lol. Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-261/ PROMPT WORD: TRUCK A truck, covered in yellow, drives down the road in search of Paw Patrol. They are going to the city, to plan a surprise party for the mayor. There isContinue reading “Paw Patrol”
People
I think, at my age, being a people pleaser isn’t something I am too concerned with. As another blogger posted, you cannot please everyone. Sometimes you need to think of yourself. I was brought up to be polite, caring, and understanding of other people’s feelings. We don’t get on with everyone, all of the time.Continue reading “People”
Talk
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/sunday-confessionals-talk/ This week’s prompt is talk, and that is something we all need to do with each other. Most people have mobiles, everywhere they go. Sometimes we focus on social media more than we do with the people in front of us. Also, think of those who are struggling with loneliness. Especially theContinue reading “Talk”
Fibs, Lies
Written this week https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/05/05/fibbing-friday-5th-may/, 1. What would you do if you found yourself seated next to a disgraced member of the family? I would laugh, give them a drink, and laugh again. It is always more fun on the naughty table. 2. How would you react if you were subjected to ‘Hatgate’? That is someoneContinue reading “Fibs, Lies”
Street Party
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/05/06/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-red-white-blue/ Red, white and blue, flags in the window. Even gnomes of King Charles, and Queen Elizabeth standing at the door. Elsie remembered the street parties. When her neighbour suggested they get together, as neighbours, she was the first to volunteer to make the Victoria sponges. It was great to see her friendsContinue reading “Street Party”
Strange But True
Written for https://earthlycomforts.uk/ You have awoken to a new day after a restless night filled with strange dreams and have discovered a dead person sitting on your toilet. They are a stranger to you. What do you do? I would get my note pad out, and write a story. It would probably mean I amContinue reading “Strange But True”
Homework
Written today for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ ‘I don’t understand, what is the relevance of this conversation.’ ‘Dad, it’s just, you said, I couldn’t go out tonight, cause I’m grounded. But my mate called me, said there was homework club on. I haven’t done all my homework, surely you want me to have an education.’ ‘You are right,Continue reading “Homework”
Shine
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/05/04/reenas-xploration-challenge-278/ A sunset, sinks into the horizon, ready to say goodbye, but not before its graceful glory danced. It was a beautiful sight. Every human, animal and plant in the world knew it would soon be replaced by a different kind of sun. Giving brightness, in their own way. Buds folded into eachContinue reading “Shine”
