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#One Liner Wednesday

I wear my poppy to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

How much have you and your priorities changed over the past twenty years? If you’re on the younger side, answer from the perspective of the past ten years or even five years. Twenty years ago my children were the most important people in my life. My son was five and my daughter ten. If theyContinue reading “My Take on #FPQ”

Word Prompts – A Musical Box

Harvest, shovel, and There was something about a music box that always made me… There was something about a music box I couldn’t explain in the few minutes they gave me. Handed down by my mother, there was something special about its harvest colours. In gold and silver, autumn leaves trailed down one side likeContinue reading “Word Prompts – A Musical Box”

For Truthful Tuesday

Do Housework or Yardwork? In the UK we call ours a back garden. Unlike my mother-in-law I am not a natural gardener, so I brought a house with fake grass and decking. We have a pear and apple tree, but I am rubbish at collecting the haul. I do the housework once a week, soContinue reading “For Truthful Tuesday”

Just One More Word Prompt – I promise

#Fandango’sflashbackfriday How many pillows do you sleep with? If over one or two, is it because you sleep better ‘propped up’ a little? I prefer three pillows when I sleep. When I go away on holiday it annoys me they only give one pillow. I end up folding up just to get a decent night’sContinue reading “Just One More Word Prompt – I promise”

Why Do I Blog?

Why do I blog? Initially it was used as a way to market my book ”It Won’t Happen Again”, but now I blog for a variety of reasons. I take part in word prompts, and I am inspired by other writers who do the same. The only problem is I’m not editing my book whenContinue reading “Why Do I Blog?”

#Whatdoyousee – A heavenly castle

I couldn’t believe what I saw. Clouds carefully drawn in the sky, as if heaven was only a few minutes away. I could almost see the wispy gates made of pearl clouds swish open. Beautiful works of art, and a castle of hope in the sky. Songs, not created by harps, but a melodious musicContinue reading “#Whatdoyousee – A heavenly castle”

https://weeklyprompts.com/2021/11/06/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-forty-shades-of-red/

There are many shades of red I like; my favourite flower is a red rose. Not because of it’s association with romance, but because my dad loved them. They are beautiful, sturdy, and brighten any garden. I am a Manchester United fan, and obviously their team colours are red. I’ve supported them since I wasContinue reading “https://weeklyprompts.com/2021/11/06/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-forty-shades-of-red/”

Part Three – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Part Three CHAPTER ONE MARTHA ‘I would advise you to eat something.’ Martha’s solicitor tried to hand a shop-bought, ham sandwich in her direction. ‘It may well be a while before transport arrives and you might not get there in time for the evening meal.’ ‘I’m not hungry.’ Martha clutched at a thread in herContinue reading “Part Three – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Poppies

Poppies growing in a field of green, Our young lives lost, but we must remember, Past, present, and future lost to a sight unseen, People, sons, husband’s and brothers, In the rush of youth now helping Everything grow Strong again.