Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/29/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-30-2026/ ‘Prevention is better than cure; that’s what my mum always used to say. Although covering his knees in bubble wrap seems to be a little overprotective.’ Sarah observed her grandson, unsteady on his feet, toddle around the garden without fear. Each instance he fell over – pop, pop, and pop. Giggling, heContinue reading “Observed”
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Mental Health
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/challenge/ A hairdresser should be classed as someone with our mental wellbeing in their capable hands. They somehow make us feel like we are the only people in their chair. A cup of tea, or coffee, and friendly gossip help pass a couple of hours in peace. I never used to go everyContinue reading “Mental Health”
Jiminy
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/27/one-liner-wednesday-jiminy-cricket/ Allow your conscience be your guide if you want to be a real boy – treating women with respect is the proper way to show your sons the true meaning of being a man.
Storm
Written for https://tankatuesday.com/2026/05/26/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-66-exploring-haiku-5-26-26/ Humid air strangles nature struggles to find peace warring fractions strike We are in the middle of a heatwave in the UK. I am going to sleep with the fan on. It helps when I am closer to the cool air. We are terrible in this country – any severe weather andContinue reading “Storm”
Mummy
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Mummy can I have an ice-cream?’ ‘Sure, there are plenty in the freezer. I went shopping earlier.’ ‘But I want a witches hat from the ice-cream man. It’s only one pound fifty. It is so hot, and it is all I fancy,’ Carol pleaded. Anne opened up her purse, almost expecting toContinue reading “Mummy”
Lemonade
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/share-your-world-25th-may-2026/ 1. It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK, so a lot of us don’t have to go to work. Are you working today? No, I am not working all week because I work in a school. 2. What do you like to do on your days off (not holiday/vacation) We areContinue reading “Lemonade”
Happy Being You
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/05/22/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-23-2026/ May you be a mother, watching your children thrive protecting them with your love, best to be alive May you be father, laughter part of the fun sharing happy times with family, enjoying all the sun May you be a grandparent, their safety important to you The years are blurring by, theirContinue reading “Happy Being You”
Friday Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/fibbing-friday-22nd-may-2026/ 1. What is a board room? Where teenagers go when they cannot use their mobile phones. 2. Who usually has The Chair? The oldest person in the room. 3. What are minutes? The time you wait at the dentist to get you teeth cleaned. 4. What is a projector used for? ToContinue reading “Friday Fibs”
Young
Written for https://jilywily.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/haiku-fridays-with-j-dub-4/ Wax melting slowly breathing out with a warm smile brightness burns with care
Getting Older
Written for https://reinventionsreena.com/2026/05/21/reenas-xploration-challenge-431/ When I was a child, I counted the years and months. I would age quicker if I added them; I would reach my next birthday. As an adult, I no longer desire to think about how close I am to another year. There were many birthdays I didn’t like. Thirty was theContinue reading “Getting Older”
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