A warm drink, a packet of chocolate biscuits, and watching re-runs of Miss Marple was Barbara’s idea of heaven. She didn’t want nights out partying, with the local riff-raff. Alcohol didn’t bother her, neither did the dancing. Friends were forever trying to get her to meet someone, but she had no need of love. TheContinue reading “A Comfy Night In”
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In Order of Importance
In the context of blogging and writing, what do you think is more important: what you say or how you say it? Blogging and writing is a mixture of what you say and how you say it. The content of a blog needs to be well thought out, but sometimes an idea springs into yourContinue reading “In Order of Importance”
Playful Poem
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ has given the word prompt PLAYFUL. Playful, happy, carefree Loving to be alive Always thinking forward, Never worrying about the past Finding yourself acting like a child Using each day as a place to learn Letting worries do a backwards turn.
Love
Never go to bed without saying you love the person next to you – it costs nothing, and means a lot.
Fortune The Brave
I was feeling particularly cynical when it came to horoscopes, but read them all the same. They were all so generic. I could meet the man of my dreams – well that was impossible – I was happily married to my wife. Five is my lucky number; apparently. I’ve been using it on the lotteryContinue reading “Fortune The Brave”
Time Travel
A time machine wedding, where you can see your future life ahead of you. Not for everyone, but a chance to see the good times, the bad times, and whether you want to be part of the tangled test of time. Sometimes, those who didn’t want to share their future, could walk away before itContinue reading “Time Travel”
A Planet Worth Saving
QUESTIONS In your opinion, how are we affecting our planet? We are doing our planet harm, but don’t seem to be doing anything to stop it. We understand what is damaging the planet, but still use plastic bags. I don’t get why we make them anymore. If there was a lower tax bracket for thoseContinue reading “A Planet Worth Saving”
Protagonist
My protagonist in my new novel (not finished) is Sarah Masters. This is the opening draft. CHAPTER ONE IN THE DARK ‘Graham! Graham!’ ‘Sarah . . .’ His voice is weak, like his barely has any breath – I want to go to him, but it’s pitch black. I’m finding it difficult adjusting to theContinue reading “Protagonist”
Fizzy
Fizzy My brain in so fizzy, there’s all these little bubbles inside, popping and bursting, there’s nowhere I can hide. My brain is all fizzy, there’s all these explosions inside, booming and stomping, trying to permanently reside. My brain is all fizzy, there’s all these muddles inside, twisting and turning, a tangle of worry collides.Continue reading “Fizzy”
A Walk on the Happy
This week’s topic from E.M is: “Sunday, Monday, Happy Days” What is at least one thing that makes you happy today? I love spending time with my daughter, but this weekend has been super busy. From babysitting yesterday, to doing a car boot today. So I’m happy to rest, and not do anything for aContinue reading “A Walk on the Happy”
