I grew up in the seventies and my favourite films growing up were the Carry on Movies. There were many great actors of that era, and it is why audiences will still find them funny. If I wanted a real belly laugh, I can watch one of the films. Morecambe and Wise were comedians thanContinue reading “Bloganuary#7 – What Makes me Laugh”
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https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/08/fowc-with-fandango-answer/
Normally everything came naturally, but today the neurons in her brain were misfiring like an old car. Quiet at the back, she wanted someone else to answer the questions. College seemed a good idea, but now Mary felt her age limit her education. ‘Do you know the answer, because I haven’t got a clue. MyContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/08/fowc-with-fandango-answer/”
Fibbing Friday – My Answers
What is meant by jumping bail? Bail is the name of a special skipping rope, made famous by the Harlem Globe Trotters. 2. What is a skipping rope? It is a move in basketball, where you run the whole length of the pitch to get to the hoops. 3. What is a sickly hue? AContinue reading “Fibbing Friday – My Answers”
Tempest
Written for https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ for JustJoJanuary7th. The noun tempest is her word for today. A tempest of terror surrounded the ocean, as its waves crashed and foamed at the mouth. A small beacon of light surged through the anger to find a little ship, with a blue helm. It attempted to stay upright, but as theContinue reading “Tempest”
For Throwback Thursday
Think back to the time you were deciding on what your environment should look like. Did you get to decorate your bedroom as a kid, or did Mom and Dad make all the decisions? This week, I’d like you to think back to when you decorated your own space. It could be a bedroom atContinue reading “For Throwback Thursday”
For E.M’s Word Prompt
Mary laughed at the group of chair crashing across the hall and wondered if this was all an act. Did they actually believe they were in the Grand National, or were they paid to be this silly. Either way it was hilarious. Under a hypnotic spell, there were some, who clucked like chickens. Some thoughtContinue reading “For E.M’s Word Prompt”
https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/01/03/reflected-ceiling-water-water-everywhere-108/
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink Is it my imagination, or did my ship just sink Only a few hours ago I drank the best champagne Now I’m in a life raft, hoping it will rain My only hope of survival till I get to solid ground is a wellington boot, andContinue reading “https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/01/03/reflected-ceiling-water-water-everywhere-108/”
https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/05/fowc-with-fandango-alcohol/
In the eighties, when I was a teenager, alcohol was something to make you be like a grown up. When I brought up my children I made sure that they were allowed a small amount, watered down by lemonade. As a result neither of them really like the stuff. I think it is more becauseContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/05/fowc-with-fandango-alcohol/”
A Backwards Move
It was a talent she could do since she was old enough to walk. Her body could bend backwards as well as forward. There were many benefits to this – one of those was finding her car keys when she was on her way out of the kitchen. They even created a stone statue ofContinue reading “A Backwards Move”
Hermione in Training
Words, indented on a page, full of knowledge, and the humiliation paled into nothingness. She was like a sponge, imprinting all their joy, into her mind. One day, her dream to be a doctor would come true. It didn’t matter about the name calling, or even the pushing in the corridor. Sat in full classrooms,Continue reading “Hermione in Training”
