Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2022/11/28/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-195/ Astra stood in front of his four faces: this was a task all students had to do before they progressed in the world of work. He wondered, not for the first time, how he managed to stay sane. His parents spoke of school in a tangible way. Teachers in frontContinue reading “The Four Faces of Me”
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Do I Comment?
Written for the word prompt from It depends on the comments to be honest, some are quite generic, saying they liked the prose, or narrative. I will always like any comments. It will often lead to some sort of discussion, especially if there is a shared meaning. Sometimes, I will be honest, when I haveContinue reading “Do I Comment?”
Thankful For
Writing on a Saturday for https://fromcavewalls.wordpress.com/2022/11/23/throwback-thursday-65-you-dont-have-to-be-american-to-be-thankful-today/ She asks what we are thankful for. I am thankful for my friends and family, we may not see each other every day, but I am so lucky I have them. I spoke to my bestie the other day. We hadn’t spoken in a while, but when we did,Continue reading “Thankful For”
Leadership
Our word of the day challenge from https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/talesfromthemindofkristian/ is leadership. In the UK, we have recently had a change of leadership from Boris Johnson to Liz Trust (who lasted a shorter time than a lettuce) and now Rishi Sunak. I am not really into politics. To be honest don’t know who I want to voteContinue reading “Leadership”
Half My Plate
Today https://lindaghill.com/2022/11/25/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-26-2022/ and her prompt is on my plate. I have gone back to Slimming World, as I was steadily putting on weight, and needed to think about what I put on my plate. Surprisingly, I convinced my husband to join me. He has steadily been eating the wrong thing for a long time andContinue reading “Half My Plate”
Hurricane Lily
November 21, 2022, prompt from Carrot Ranch: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “Oh, my.” It can be used in storytelling or dialog. What is the cause for such a response? Have fun with this one! Go where the prompt leads! ‘Oh my, what on earth has happenedContinue reading “Hurricane Lily”
Friday Fibs 22
Some more fun questions from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/11/25/fibbing-friday-25th-november/ and https://fivedotoh.com/2023/11/24/fandangos-flashback-friday-november-24th/ 1. What are fish nets? They are the net of the shape of a fish, a little bit more difficult to turn into fish, but it can be completed. 2. What is a teddy? It is someone from the sixties, famous for their brilliant, coloured hairstyles. 3.Continue reading “Friday Fibs 22”
Sun Song
The sun has got his hat on, is the song that I have in my head. https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2022/11/24/thursday-inspiration-185-dont-let-the-sun-go-down-on-me/ has given me the inspiration to write about ”The Sun has got his Hat on”. It was originally written in 1932 and sang in the1939 movie ”Me and My Girl”. When I am in a happy mood, IContinue reading “Sun Song”
High Five Grannie
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/11/23/fowc-with-fandango-high/ ‘High Five Grannie,’ Lily said, running to greet her grandmother. It had been something they did, since she was little. Every time she passed a test, every time she won a race, or even just because they met. ‘High Five,’ Grannie said, giving one of her smiles. She wasn’t your typical grandmother,Continue reading “High Five Grannie”
The Strange Death of Fiona Griffiths – Book Review
The Strange Death of Fiona Griffiths is a book I have read before. Writing my own thriller, it helps with writing in first person perspective. It is a great book, where the character Fiona Grey, Fiona Griffiths and Jessica are one mix of emotions. Her character, as an undercover police officer, portrays a realism allContinue reading “The Strange Death of Fiona Griffiths – Book Review”
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