“What are you trying to insinuate?” “There were two cakes in that fridge last night, and now there are only one. I didn’t eat it, so it must have been you.” The evidence was there in glorious technicolour – one cake, with strawberries on top, but Maurine was sure it wasn’t her that ate thatContinue reading “Insinuate – Word”
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Competitive
I think the only thing I am competitive about is board games. Not that I win many, and my daughter’s boyfriend will always win when we play as a family. When I was young I used to play with my nephew. We were super competitive and the dice had a mind of its own. WasContinue reading “Competitive”
For the Stream
Even when I rest, I am not really resting, I am always thinking of what I could do next. I am either on my mobile playing candy crush, or I’m painting, or I’m writing, or working on my blog. Even when I am watching television, I will pick up my mobile to check social media.Continue reading “For the Stream”
It’s Just Like Flying
Today I am going skydiving, but not out of a real plane, but virtually. It was a present from my son and daughter. She asked what I wanted as a gift, and I said I’ve always wanted to do a parachute jump. My dad was a paratrooper in the second world war, and took partContinue reading “It’s Just Like Flying”
A Jack of all Trades
Half way up the ladder, and the red, stripy wallpaper grasped in one hand, and a toddler haranguing her ankle at the bottom, Poppy attempted to climb the rungs. The front room needed decorating, and it had to be done now, or it would remain half done. ”Mummy’s will just be a minute, why don’tContinue reading “A Jack of all Trades”
Thinking Thin Thoughts
Slimming was a harsh mistress, and as she watched her colleagues devour a whole box of doughnuts, while she was nibbling at her apple, it was pure torture. Just one small piece of sugar, and it was only a few millimetres away. As they scattered back to their desks, she stared at the ringed, deliciousContinue reading “Thinking Thin Thoughts”
Fibbing Friday Answers
In the world of international finance, what do the abbreviations, USD and GBP stand for? Useless Special Denomination and Give Back Pennies. What exactly is cryptocurrency? It is a currency used by the dead to give passage to another world where you can be reborn. What is the difference between stocks and bonds? Stocks endContinue reading “Fibbing Friday Answers”
Oops I did it Again
Not even my mobile’s casing protected it from a drowning in my sink. I kept it by the side and it fell into the water. I grabbed the phone as quickly as I could, and thought it was okay, but about ten minutes later my phone went weird and now it has lost the will.Continue reading “Oops I did it Again”
The Personal Touch
Shiny new plates, and the chef’s personal treatment. Tonight’s effort would be a culinary treat. He watched the deft hands of the expert, slicing each morsel of fish into exact squares. His mouth foamed, as he readied his plate for his meal. Saying that he was a food critic was a great idea. Not onlyContinue reading “The Personal Touch”
Careers
Do you remember what you first wanted ‘to be’ when you grew up? I wanted to an actress when I grew up. I planned to get into drama school, and be a famous actress one day. Suffice to say, I am not an actress, but a writer is just as good. Any idea what inspiredContinue reading “Careers”
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