Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/share-your-world-15th-december/ 1. Did anyone read you a bedtime story when you were a child? I can’t remember being read to, or being taught to read. Although, I would imagine it were my dad, sister, or brother. Mum was dyslexic. Her shopping lists ”shugar, sauges, potoes”, proved that. I could read hardback books likeContinue reading “Reading Rules”
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Simple Tastes
Written for https://iwriteher.com/2025/12/20/senhai-saturday-31/ Simple tastes don’t go to waste I observe humans They don’t understand their fate Simple pleasure of nature I observe primates a brief thought to save our home.
Culinary Artist . . .
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2025/12/16/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-12-16-2025/ I have never been much of a culinary artist! Most of my sauces were from jars and meals premade. From Slimming World to working alongside students learning to cook food, my confidence in the kitchen increased. When I first made spaghetti bolognaise from scratch, I thought it wouldn’t succeed. A tin ofContinue reading “Culinary Artist . . .”
Sentenced – Debut Novel
I recently had the privilege of proofreading ‘‘Sentenced’’. A book written by a friend at Creative Minds; a writing group run by N. V. Peacock. M J Whelan self-published this week, and I would highly recommend this dramatic read. I am looking forward to receiving my signed copy when all my writer friends meet forContinue reading “Sentenced – Debut Novel”
Grannie
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I never knew my grannie, but stories oft were told of a woman on a mission to find her precious gold. She wore these funny glasses a red rim, the shape of a heart Mum says I look like her and have the same love start. So I keep all of herContinue reading “Grannie”
The Potential
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/cosmic-rays/ Cosmic Rays, the name of his invention, was patent tested, and nobody could steal it this time. He remembered when he had created the cure for the common cold. Within hours, his idea seeped into the medical journals. A way to have an injection, but destroying the pain. Similar to a radioContinue reading “The Potential”
Celebrating
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I am having a quiet Christmas day this year. My daughter is going to her partner’s mum’s house. It is okay, as I have spent five years sharing both days with my grandchildren. On Boxing day we are celebrating by going out for a meal, and opening the rest of our presents.Continue reading “Celebrating”
Heaven Sent
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-9/ I wish there were a channel to heaven. To tune into family and friends. One more time, to share a hug. Sometimes dreams aren’t enough but in the times that are tough, they are there. A channel to heaven, where they show how much they care.
Amazing Sight
Written for https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/wordle-735/ Each dizzy wave, swaying in the wind, swept into the ocean, cleaned away in a friendship of bubbles. The swell of salty liquid crashed, white suds frothing before it cleaned its memory clear. Our boat bobbed over the waves as I stuck to the seat as it hooked each particle, before crashingContinue reading “Amazing Sight”
Arriving Early
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/12/13/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-prepare/ Preparing early for Christmas Roaming the roads on family trips, Everyone making time to meet Perfect feasts, family gatherings Arriving early, try not to be late Relishing in shared memories Effortless hugs show love
Writer Ravenclaw 