Wish Me Luck

Written forhttps://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Growing up, people believed it was bad luck to drop salt without throwing it over my shoulder. As for walking under a ladder, you never know what will be dropped on your head. I touch wood to stave off bad luck. If I spot a solitary Magpie, I will ask ‘‘where’s your mate’’.Continue reading “Wish Me Luck”

Fabulous Fibbing

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/05/03/fibbing-friday-3rd-may/ 1. What is a Moo Moo? A way of communication between cats and dogs. Cows can speak this language too.2. What is a Bow Wow? The thank you that you receive when finishing a play.3. What is a Gee Gee? The forgotten member of the Bee Gees. His single On My OwnContinue reading “Fabulous Fibbing”

Genuinely

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/05/02/reenas-xploration-challenge-329/ ‘Magnum opus. That’s a fancy name for a drink.’ ‘No, the painting on that wall. This is my new inspiration.’ Bob studied the canvas, uncertain of his ability to perceive its true nature. His upbringing taught him not to express anything unfavorable. Genuinely, the difficulty reared into a question before he hadContinue reading “Genuinely”

My Strength

Written for https://thesoundofonehandtyping.com/category/writers-workshop-2/ I have no recollection of my siblings entering this world because, as an unplanned addition my parents didn’t foresee. An accident, or a surprise, I changed their life. My mother was thirty-eight, while my dad was forty-nine. The older of my siblings, sixteen, and my brother, ten were confused when I crashedContinue reading “My Strength”

Cost of Living

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/28/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-312/ ‘It’s on the level. If I give them my savings, I will triple my money?’ The message in his junk folder was a shock, but he was looking for a way to generate some income. ‘What are you doing?’ his wife shouted. ‘Remember last week when the Prince wanted a loan.’ ‘IContinue reading “Cost of Living”