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”
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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”
Bob – Marla’s Story
Bob MARCH 2, 2024NEWEPICAUTHOR How the story started by Marla“No.”“But, I want you,” he whined.“That means nothing to me. I am not a USO Girl and you’re not the military,” she said sternly. I’ve given you my response.”“It’s not fair. I want this! No, I need this, and I want you to do it with me!”“You want freeContinue reading “Bob – Marla’s Story”
Freedom
Freedom I have a dream! A great man cried. To a cheering crowd. With no divide. I have a dream! To join together. Class and creed. Make things better. I have a dream! That in every state, Education won’t, Be second rate. I have a dream! To let liberty sing, Across the nation, So weContinue reading “Freedom”
Friday Fibbing
Fact
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/28/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-79/ ‘You hit the nail on the head, and my … finger,’ Sam said, wrapping it with a towel. ‘Sorry, I warned you I was terrible at DIY.’ Sam glanced beneath the covering, the scarlet bruise growing like a plum. He would have let out some swear words, if it hadn’t been forContinue reading “Fact”
Friendship
I met my best friend when I was twelve, and throughout the years we have had our children, and now grandchildren. I have never regretted taking a chance on a like minded stranger, who ended up being my bestie. Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/28/one-liner-wednesday-be-a-friend/ Meeting a like minded stranger, and friendship spans more than decades.
Compromised
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/27/fandangos-story-starter-138/ ‘This may seem like an odd request, but did you understand, someone has compromised your bank?’ ‘What? There must be some mistake,’ Stan said. ‘All you have to do is allow us access to your mobile. Download a desktop app. We help trace the fraudulent payment and refund you. Rest assured, weContinue reading “Compromised”
Private
Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/tag/truthful-tuesday/ I don’t talk about politics or religion because that is a subject. Most people have an opinion. I have my beliefs, and it is not fair to think other people will be the same. Being a family orientated person, I talk about my children, and grandchildren. Like another blogger said, I won’tContinue reading “Private”
Writer Ravenclaw 