‘Get your bags ready for school!’ Mum said, her stomach tied in multiple knots. ‘No, that doesn’t feel safe,’ Charlie said, and exchanged his bag for his teddy. ‘Sorry, what did you say?’ ‘It doesn’t feel safe Mummy, can I talk to you?’ Sitting on the bed, Mum looked at her little boy, smart, funnyContinue reading “Language of Safety”
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Vanity Publishing
I saw a post on Facebook the other day, where an Indie author was asking about a ”contract” she was sent for a series of books. The ”publisher’s” charge for publishing all six books was $25,000 dollars. They asked if that was a reasonable charge. Most people said STAY AWAY and no publisher would chargeContinue reading “Vanity Publishing”
Where I would Live
This week https://fivedotoh.com/2022/07/13/fandangos-provocative-question-173/ asks If money were no object and you could live anywhere in the world, where would you want to go and why? My dream holiday is Hawaii, I’ve always wanted to go there since I saw Hawaii Five O with my dad. It just looks so hot, and the sun is shiningContinue reading “Where I would Live”
Sharing My World
QUESTIONS from SHARE YOUR WORLD 7-11-2022 How did you spend the money from your very first job? I’m not sure, but when I saved enough I brought my mum and dad a wooden cuckoo clock. I wanted to give back to them what they gave me. A sense of love and knowing I am safe. WouldContinue reading “Sharing My World”
Simply The Best
Today’s quote from https://saltedcaramel670.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/adobe_post_20201230_1719450.7430589195500373-e1609919846183.png doesn’t need a lot of thinking on my part. I always wrote my first draft by hand, there is something special about ideas when you have a pen in your hand. Your ideas flow without the interruption of whether it is grammatically correct or not. When I type on the computerContinue reading “Simply The Best”
A Day to Remember
From https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/07/11/what-do-you-see-142-july-11-2022/ Cool, fresh, clean water, and there is nothing like it. I lean on the side, and I don’t feel my old paws anymore. It is like I am a pup again, and I could stay for hours just relaxing in this river. Walking with my friend, it is like we will never beContinue reading “A Day to Remember”
Assumptions
I can go either of two ways. I don’t talk, and people assume that I’m being stand offish and not taking part in any conversation. I am extremely shy, and always have been since I was a little girl. Or . . . I talk way too much, and ramble on about everything and anything.Continue reading “Assumptions”
Rainbow
The word of today, from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/07/10/fowc-with-fandango-sample/ ‘Not another sample,’ James said. Tracy spread out all the little paint swatches on the kitchen table. She couldn’t choose any colour for the new bedroom. It was the biggest decision she needed to make. Not pink, not blue, her baby needed a neutral colour – but what. NoneContinue reading “Rainbow”
Shopping
Sammiscribbles.wordpress.com has given us the word return in their word prompt this week. I return from a shopping trip. Should have got presents for my husband, but end up spending money on my granddaughter and daughter instead. Still need to buy his present . . .
Having a Party
Some more fibs from https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/13680591 1. A dynasty of ………divers…………….. 2. A bevy of ………bears…………………… 3. A mustering of ……moles………………… 4. A scold of ………seals……………………. 5. A cast of ……………characters…………………. 6. A sedge of …………silver………………… 7. A comb of ………………climbers…………… 8. A pod of ……party food……………………….. 9. A covey of …………chairs………………… 10. A group ofContinue reading “Having a Party”
