Women that have influenced me in my life. Mum could be a force to be reckoned with. She always wanted the best for me. There were times when we didn’t get along, but I am more like her, than I care to admit. I miss going to her house and talking the Sunday away. MyContinue reading “National Women’s Day”
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Fibbing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/03/08/fibbing-friday-8th-march/ 1. What is a French horn? The same as a British one, normally in a car, and used when the driver gets agitated.2. What is a cornet? It is the corner of a football goal.3. What is a clarinet? Where you put your hair when you are baking4. What is a snareContinue reading “Fibbing”
Label
Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=14800&preview=true ‘If he has a label of autism, then it could follow him,’ Clara said, watching her boy construct a pyramid out of Duplo bricks. Usual, his talent for seeing the impossible made possible was pure inspiration. ‘It could help him get the support in school. There is no shame to diagnosis. HeContinue reading “Label”
Appointments
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/03/06/one-liner-wednesday-detriment/ To the detriment of getting an appointment at the doctors; they always want you to ring at 8 in the morning, and 12 midday – don’t they understand, for people who work, they are the most inappropriate times? That is how my doctor’s work anyway, and even when you can phone them,Continue reading “Appointments”
Busy
Written in response to https://christinebialczak.com2024/03/05/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-05-2024/ A golden glow shifted across the blue in a bid to find the answer. He observed the humans, always busy. At this time of the day they paused for a breath. Stopped what they were doing, and did nothing but wonder at a world of beautiful things. He blushed, asContinue reading “Busy”
Eating
Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/03/05/truthful-tuesday-march-5th-2024/ Spring or Summer? Spring it is the start of a new life.Summer or Autumn? Summer; when we go on holiday and there are the long holidays.Autumn or Winter? Autumn; I love the colour of the leaves.Spring or Autumn? Spring; Fresh growth.Summer or Winter? Winter because you get to wear warm jumpers.Spring orContinue reading “Eating”
Spring?
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/share-your-world-4th-march/ 1. What to you is the first sign of Spring? When I see the Daffodils bloom. Their bright yellow colour makes me smile.2. Do you have a favourite flower at this time of year? As I said, in question one, Daffodils.3. Does your country exercise the hour change? I don’t really doContinue reading “Spring?”
Women’s Rights
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ As a young woman, growing up in the eighties, there were few role models to aspire to. Women in films were portrayed as victims. The prince would swoop in and save them. There were some such as Wonder Woman, The Bionic Woman, and Charlie’s Angels. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparentContinue reading “Women’s Rights”
It’s a Win
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/03/03/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-304/ ‘You had that ace up your sleeve granddad,’ John said. ‘No, that was the one you dealt me. Besides, it was your idea to play with two decks of cards,’ Grandad said. He fanned them out, realising his mistake. It was the way they normally played, although he still thought there wasContinue reading “It’s a Win”
Ravenclaw
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ As my blog name suggests, I could write effortlessly about Harry Potter. I have watched every film at least ten times. I have read every book the same amount of times. My daughter was the same age as the main protagonist when it was first published. I read to her before sheContinue reading “Ravenclaw”