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Here are my answers to Share your world. Do you believe in soul-mates?  (my definition of ‘soul mate’ is the IDEAL partner romantically). I don’t believe in soul-mates, but I do believe I was destined to meet my husband. I dreamt of him before I met him. What are three scents you like? I likeContinue reading “http://sparksfromacombustiblemind.com/2021/09/06/share-your-world-9-6-2021/”

Monday Milestone – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE JANUARY 5th, 2014 LAURA ‘Do you want me to take Tabitha to nursery today?’ Martin asked. ‘If you could, but I’ll pick her up when I finish work.’ A Pepper Pig lunch box opened in front of her, Laura layered the ham and cheese onto a wholemeal slice. A few lazy drops ofContinue reading “Monday Milestone – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Word Prompts #glom and Kaleidoscope

#37 Kaleidoscope I leave my glom anger to the side lines and allow my brother time. I only wish I could have had the same reunion with my dad. Instead I was sent on a wild goose chase to find my brother. When they finally part, I walk past my mum. I do not wantContinue reading “Word Prompts #glom and Kaleidoscope”

#98 What Do You See Prompt

We may not have much in life, but we have each other. What I have is yours. We have a lot to learn from the animal kingdom. We go from day to day, working to get enough money to pay the bills, and for extra treats. We play the lottery, in the one in billionContinue reading “#98 What Do You See Prompt”

A Writer’s #Brain

There are some days when a writer’s brain can release all their expertise with a single stroke of the pen. Ideas, however jumbled, are written, or typed on the page. We understand that it might not be our best work, but we can go back to it later. Improve what we’ve written. However, there areContinue reading “A Writer’s #Brain”

#RDP and #FOWC Word Prompts – Sustain and Lollygag

http://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/05/fowc-with-fandango-sustain/ Standing on the beach is our mother – she wraps her shawl around her body, and beckons us to shore. Harry recognises her too. ‘Anchor the ship,’ Harry says, looking at me for conformation. ‘It is our mother, and I don’t know how, but I’m home.’ I couldn’t sustain my calm exterior. Was itContinue reading “#RDP and #FOWC Word Prompts – Sustain and Lollygag”

Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

A tray with a small silver teapot, jug and a small cup were brought over. With only a nod of thanks, Martha resumed her vigil. She struggled to open the sachets of sugar. Her focus, on the bell over the door, was the only thing she could think about. One last look at her watch,Continue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Word Prompts – Newspaper, Striate and Pin.

Reposted for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/09/30/fandangos-flashback-friday-september-30th/ This is my take on three great word prompts. I remember days when my husband brought a newspaper. He would ignore pinned shocking headlines and go straight to the football page. More specifically if Chelsea were playing the day before. He rarely read the whole striation of paragraphs. Once he finished, IContinue reading “Word Prompts – Newspaper, Striate and Pin.”