Handbags and Shoes

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/share-your-world-9th-february/ 1.  What time did you get up this morning? Seven fifteen, and I left for work at eight in the morning. 2.  What are your plans for today? I was at work until four-thirty, and went to my daughters. I helped out with some tidying and washing up, before coming home. I’veContinue reading “Handbags and Shoes”

An Archway of Hope

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ An archway of patients led Allesandra to the end of her chemotherapy. When the doctor gave her the good news, she didn’t quite believe him.  This faith was real. She couldn’t have survived her treatment without them. Their fingers intertwined, every one of them were considered friends for life. The day sheContinue reading “An Archway of Hope”

There are Days

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ There are days when I am proud of being a citizen of my country. Where we have a diverse culture, and through the medium of hope, understand our differences, but are friends anyway. Where I grew up, and by talking with colleagues, I learnt about different religions and how we are notContinue reading “There are Days”

Lollipop Woman

Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/02/05/can-you-tell-a-story-in-323/ Mary was the underdog. Every year the children would vote on the local lollipop men and women. She was the first female to get a job ferrying the across the road. She spent her own money to decorate a hexagon; A hand scribed school was showered with glitter. Stickers were inserted inContinue reading “Lollipop Woman”

Heaven Sent

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I chose this picture because it relates to the dad going to heaven. PROLOGUE – Orvieto Alessandra leant over the reception desk. Her long auburn hair waved past her shoulders. She positioned the handle of her handbag back on her shoulder before she addressed the ward sister at reception. ‘Hi, I’m Allesandra.Continue reading “Heaven Sent”