Thursday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN ELIZABETH Surrounded by bills, paperwork and builder’s estimates, Elizabeth wondered if she had done the right thing. Only yesterday, she had to call the plumbers in to sort out a leak in the ceiling and their estimate, in its thousands, prompted her to organise insurance straight away.     It was yet another monthlyContinue reading “Thursday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

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For this year, do you think you will end up spending more or less than the average amount of $1,004 on holiday gifts? I would like to say no, but all the little gifts do add up. Every time I went shopping for other people I ended up buying another gift for my granddaughter. Also,Continue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/22/fandangos-provocative-question-149/”

Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN MARTHA Dressed in a power suit, ready for action, Sheila shook Martha’s hand and sat on the opposite side of the table. It looked like she had come prepared – inside an open black briefcase, lined with silk, was a pile of paperwork. ‘I’m so pleased you agreed to meet me,’ Sheila said,Continue reading “Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Pineapple on Pizza – No Problem

https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.wordpress.com/ asks if pineapple belongs on pizza. Yes, as a fan of a Hawaiian pizza, it does. It is my favourite pizza by far, but then I do love cheese and pineapple on sticks too. At any family gathering I would sit by the table and eat a whole plate of this great party food.Continue reading “Pineapple on Pizza – No Problem”

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He was a smooth talker, that’s what my friend said. A smooth, not to be trusted, talker. My judgement was skewed within his deep, hazel eyes. Maybe she was wrong. That was seven months, three days and a four hours ago. Where is he now? I don’t know and I really don’t care. All IContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/22/fowc-with-fandango-smooth/”

Tuesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER SIXTEEN LAURA ‘Hello, is anyone there?’ Laura called out to the back of the shop. Elizabeth hadn’t exaggerated, it was a quaint little place, and the smell of old books surrounded the walls like a freshly baked loaf of bread. She remembered when she was little, or maybe it was something she imagined, butContinue reading “Tuesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

For Word Prompt – Opposites

https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ I have been married for thirty-four years to my opposite. I work hard every day, not able to stand still for a moment. I prefer to be busy. If I’m not writing, I am working. Even when I’m supposed to be relaxing I put pressure on myself. I can’t just sit and watch TV,Continue reading “For Word Prompt – Opposites”