Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/sunday-confessionals-bring-in-the-new/ When I started blogging in 2021, it was to promote my novel. My daughter helped create it because I had no idea what to do. Prompt words help me attempt forms I didn’t appreciate I was capable of. Although as you all understand, it can be stressful. I used to blog everyContinue reading “New Year”
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Politics
Politics is a preference and shouldn’t divide friends or family. It is better to agree to disagree. It is the same with religion. I wouldn’t say anything about my views, to persuade them to change their mind. I have my beliefs and so do they. It is the same when blogging, and if there areContinue reading “Politics”
Happy New Year
Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/12/30/weekend-writing-prompt-344-wink/ Wink, and another year flies by without a wink. Happy New Year all!
Friday Fibs
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/12/29/fibbing-friday-29th-december/ 1. Sling your hook – Peter Pan said this to the crocodile when it ate the captain’s arm.2. Here’s mud in your eye – Captain Hook used to play baseball as a child and hurled mud in the crocodile’s eye. It saved the other arm.3. Bun in the oven – During Easter,Continue reading “Friday Fibs”
Quiet Night
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ There were no late night’s on New Year’s eve, just an quiet discussion, and a hot mug of cocoa. That’s the way Barbara liked it. There were some great programmes on television, and she had sent all her family new year greetings at midday. Even when she was younger, staying up lateContinue reading “Quiet Night”
Seasons
Written for https://tankatuesday.com/category/tankatuesday-challenges/ Boxing day sandwich, turkey leftovers for tea No more shopping sprees. New year toasting Resolutions for many are left on the shelf. Hot chocolate treat in the middle of winter will breath life again.
His Best
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/12/24/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-294/ Santa’s sleigh has lost its jingle, Rudolph is at his best. Relaxing by the fire, away from all that jest. His plans for the next few days a few quick drinks or three. His red nose it is glowing from his all nighter spree. A few mince pies later, with extra specialContinue reading “His Best”
Sharing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/12/25/share-your-world-25th-december/ 1. What will you be eating today? This is a late answer, as I wasn’t blogging on the day. We have turkey, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, mash, carrots and parsnips in honey, sprouts with chestnuts, all covered in gravy. For desert, we had a pecan and maple roulade, with whipped cream.Continue reading “Sharing”
Twas the Night
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house all the keyboards were silent, not even a mouse. All the messages were place Merry Christmas declared Bloggers were resting no posts did they share Before they all settled with spirits or three they wished a Happy Christmas to you and to me.
A Tiff
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ When I have a tiff, or an argument with my husband, I normally apologise first. I hate any disagreements. Although, if I think I am right, I tell him. I have been married for thirty-six years. Sometimes I have got it wrong, and others, it is my other half. We both understandContinue reading “A Tiff”