Last month, Britany Spears published The Woman In Me. Today’s question https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/2023/11/22/jyprovocative-question-11-memoir-thanksgiving-edition/ Have you read a memoir that surprised you? In what way? I am watching ‘‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’’, where Brittany Spears’ sister is living in the Australian jungle with other celebrities. Some I don’t know as they are from realityContinue reading “Celebrity Status”
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
Work in Progress
A truck stop, just on the outskirts of Slough, is only five minutes from our house. Minutes away from the motorway. A bus ride into town. The perfect place to talk properly without him getting spooked by someone overhearing our conversation. Graham is quiet in the car, so am I. He wraps his hands aroundContinue reading “Work in Progress”
Mystery Tour
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/18/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-tour/ Going on a tour seemed a good idea to spend the day. A mystery coach trip, where you didn’t know where you would end up and they could be anywhere. Beth sat at the back with her husband. He was reading his newspaper, wondering what horses to bet on that day. AnotherContinue reading “Mystery Tour”
A Day at the Seaside
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/20/what-do-you-see-213-november-20-2023/ Scamp rushed towards the waves, salt water saturated in his golden fur. Excited yelps followed before he ran back on the sumptuous sand. It was the best part of the seaside. That and spending time with his most loved people in the whole world. He searched the shore for his family. TheyContinue reading “A Day at the Seaside”
Sharing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/11/20/share-your-world-20th-november/ 1. What is your idea of a good holiday? Seeing the sights, lazing on a beach, hitting the night spots, getting away from it all? Spending it with my family is my idea of a good holiday. Since my children were young, we have always gone on holiday as a family. NowContinue reading “Sharing”
Plum or Prune?
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ I am not a big fan of either fruit, but prunes were the one thing I hated to eat the most. If I were to describe myself in those terms, I would say I can be quite sweet like a plum, and have a caring nature. When my daughter calls me, andContinue reading “Plum or Prune?”
Charming
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/11/19/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-289/ ‘Sorry I can’t stay longer, Grannie, but I promised Charles I would spend boxing day with him,’ Tabitha said, pulling down the arms of her woollen jumper. Linked to the past with each sorry, Martha’s gaze turned to her new boyfriend. He held her hand so tight, like letting go was aContinue reading “Charming”
Bright Lights
Written in response to https://lindaghill.com/2023/11/17/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-18-2023/ Clown shoes, painted in a yellow hue, were in the shoe rack. It was always a conversation starter. Not that they realised their true meaning. Confetti, in a rainbow of colours, mixed in with the dry sawdust, and he could still hear the cheering crowd. Trapeze artists, high above them,Continue reading “Bright Lights”
Love
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2023/11/15/ovi-poetry-challenge-22-mine-is-your-inspiration/ In my arms for the first time knowing that you were mine life couldn’t have been more fine Proud to be a mum. The first time you talked That first tottering walk I watched you like a hawk To keep you safe. With a child of your own My love for youContinue reading “Love”
Fibbing Fam
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/11/17/fibbing-friday-17th-november/ 1. Macropinna Microstoma – It is a type of virus found on a mobile phone. They deleted photographs every time you tap the number nine.2. Fossa – A word used by teenagers ‘‘What’s the fossa fam’’. The translation ‘Why are you causing such a fuss?’3. Leafy Seadragon – Another name for seaweed.4.Continue reading “Fibbing Fam”
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