Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/06/11/fandangos-story-starter-153/ With tears in his eyes, Jason turned around and walked away. Keeping a straight expression proved challenging when the little girl refused to get her a glass for her drink. She looked her straight in the face and told her mummy that she had legs and should use them. Rudeness in herContinue reading “Mummy”
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Crimson Fields
On June 6th it was the eightieth anniversary of D Day. My Father-In-Law was in the Green Howards, and was part of the landings. My dad was part of the paratroopers who held the Pegasus bridge. I am proud of their bravery. Crimson Fields Like a blanket of love, Protecting the fallen, Sheltering the brave,Continue reading “Crimson Fields”
Family Favourites
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/06/10/share-your-world-10th-june/ 1. What is/has been your favourite job/occupation? It isn’t a job. I don’t get money, but I love volunteering at the entertainment centre near me. I get to watch some amazing shows, and be in a place where I feel the happiest. I also get a couple of complimentary tickets for shows IContinue reading “Family Favourites”
Seven Seater
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/06/09/fowc-with-fandango-roomy/ Last week, with the help of my brilliant son, we bought a Chevrolet. A seven seater beast, which looks more like a van, is the newest we have ever owned. It is as big as our old vehicle, but is more roomy. We have named it Lenny Tardis. It is bigger onContinue reading “Seven Seater”
Hope
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/06/06/reenas-xploration-challenge-334/ Martha sat on the black sofa, with a box in one hand, and wet crumpled tissues in the other. Her life existed as a winding road, filled with sharp bends, where she had no control over the speed or the direction of her travels. Overwhelming. Opposite her therapist, the room suffocated herContinue reading “Hope”
Friday Fibbing
Written for https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/ and https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/06/07/fibbing-friday-7th-june/ 1. What is a codpiece? When you go to a fish shop, they give you a piece of fish.2. What is a doublet? Another name for a twin.3. Who wears the hose? Fancy gentlemen in the 16th century.4. What is a gauntlet? A maze where rats chase after cheese.5. What’sContinue reading “Friday Fibbing”
Multicoloured
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/06/04/photo-challenge-518/ As the multicoloured, red carpet stretched into the vastness of the theatre, Dana strolled down towards the nosebleed seats. Up high, they were the only ones she could afford. The comedian, a flash from the past, and she was enjoying a night out with her husband. Bright lights dimmed and the stageContinue reading “Multicoloured”
Benefits
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/06/05/one-liner-wednesday-snakes-on-a-plane/ The trivia questions on any board game and being of the older generation, there are many benefits – why is it we can remember facts from our childhood, but cannot be sure what we did last week?
Green Thumb
Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/06/04/truthful-tuesday-june-4th-2024/ How do you feel about gardening and yardwork? Do you differentiate between them, or are they basically the same in your book? Are they fun activities that are more hobby than chore, or are they tasks you’d pay good money not to do again if you could afford it? It would beContinue reading “Green Thumb”
Simple Act
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ ‘Witness the elite brew master!’ She saw no necessity of learning her the simple act of assembling a cuppa. Sophie wanted her husband to show her. Almost thirty, and could brew tea. ‘It is necessary to add the bag to the hot water, stir for three rounds until it becomes dark brown.Continue reading “Simple Act”
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