About seventeen years ago now, I worked for Royal Mail. I started as a humble postwoman, where I used to cycle in all weathers – snow, rain, ice, sleet, and when it was sunny. Back then I got up at four in the morning to get into work for five. We were out and postingContinue reading “Working for Royal Mail”
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For Fibbing Friday
1.What is rolling stock Footballs, tennis balls, and ping pong balls.2. What is a rolling deck Deck chairs that are packed away for the summer and rolled into their cupboard to hibernate. 3. What is role play It is where you play the role of a cheese and pickle roll. Some hate the pickle andContinue reading “For Fibbing Friday”
Friday Snippet from my novel – It Won’t Happen Again
CHAPTER FIVE ELIZABETH As soon as the verdict had been announced, Elizabeth slipped away into the shadows. She didn’t want to encroach on their grief. It was partly her fault that her ex-rival was going to be in prison for ten years. Yes, Martha’s testimony didn’t help her either, but, if she had been honestContinue reading “Friday Snippet from my novel – It Won’t Happen Again”
Uninvited Guests – Three Things Challenge
Noisy, loud, annoying This is my take on the challenge. An Uninvited Lodger Every morning at five they gather on my solar panels their noisy coos fill my room. My loud, uninvited lodgers waking me from my slumber with their annoying conversations about how cosy they all are under my solar panels.
Compassion, Kindness, Make it a Rule
https://amanpan.com/author/calgal/ In most cultures compassion is something people aspire to. Especially this time of year. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not. Whether you celebrate Christmas, or Eid or Diwali. Kindness and compassion are free to give. They cost nothing, but what you get in return is a sense of doing good for the community aroundContinue reading “Compassion, Kindness, Make it a Rule”
Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
CHAPTER FOUR LAURA When BBC Radio London contacted her, Laura decided it would be the best course of action. She could reach a wide audience, who would push for change. Even if it didn’t help her mum, it could still help others in the same position. True to her last words, Laura hadn’t visited herContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
Fandango and Photo Challenge #392
The guys from work said this would be an experience of a lifetime. I wasn’t sure how it worked, but I was airlifted, with my bike, on to the top of the mountain. What a view! It was beautiful – the clouds were like a woollen blanket, protecting the fragile inhabitants beyond. The most modernContinue reading “Fandango and Photo Challenge #392”
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/24/fandangos-provocative-question-145/
If you’re not an American, based upon what you’ve read, seen, and heard, do you feel that America has, indeed, faltered? Or do you think that America will weather this storm? In answer to Fandango’s provocative question, I don’t really know enough to answer. I think the state of the world in general is onContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/24/fandangos-provocative-question-145/”
For One Liner Wednesday
Fortune follows the fire breathing fliers.
Narcotic – For Word of the Day
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ Nightmares driven by drugs Abstaining is the only way Realise the danger Chances in life should not be wasted Or they will eventually destroy The things you value most If you understand the dangers Choosing the right way Should be easy.
Writer Ravenclaw 