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Yesterday I went Christmas shopping with my family. We left the house at nine o’clock in the morning and didn’t arrive home until nine in the evening. I am always after the perfect gift. I prefer quirky, different, or funny. The trouble is, the same presents reboot every year, and because the children are gettingContinue reading “Christmas Shopping”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/27/what-do-you-see-214-november-27-2023/ Leading me towards the light inspiring life to be a glass half full. Heaviness that once was night treated with a heavenly hug. Once free, what a wonderful sight undeniable hope in a serene sheen. Energetic beams sharing their happiness with those in the dark.

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/22/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-satisfaction/ Satisfaction of a job well done, Mary was proud of her finished book. Eighty-five thousand words-her characters were expertly crafted. She followed the beat sheet. It was a masterpiece like the works of Danielle Steel. What agents could she send it to? This time next year, she could see her own writingContinue reading “Imposter”

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”

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/15/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-energy/ The energy sapped like a deflating balloon; she collapsed on the sofa, her legs refusing to move any further. All she wanted was a mug of caffeine filled coffee and a large slab of carrot cake, but getting up was next to impossible. From the moment she woke up, she was rushingContinue reading “Coffee and Cake”

The first piece of prose is a story I wrote a while ago. I have been editing it this morning. The inspiration is from my uncle. He was seventeen when he signed up to join the army. In the first and second world war, all they wanted was soldiers. He survived, and his memories wereContinue reading “Remembrance Day”

Written today for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/blogging/ Do you feel comfortable pointing out a very obvious mistake in a blogger’s post or do you shy away from doing so? Conversely, do you appreciate it if someone points out your mistake or does it offend you? I wouldn’t point out the mistakes in someone’s writing because it is betterContinue reading “My Mistake”

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/06/what-do-you-see-111-october-6-2024/ ‘This is the sign you have been looking for,’ Sarah said. It was like the money flashed with neon letters. ‘I know, right,’ Steven said, his eyes firmly planted on the money in her hand. A wad of fifty-pound notes, wrapped in nothing but an elastic band, the source of their surprise.Continue reading “Looking For”

Written in response https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ If someone doesn’t know me, then their opinion of me will not matter. My decisions are my own. If it affects other people, I will never take it alone. It is important to ask for advice. For example, if I want to make a career change, I will ask my husband.Continue reading “Matter”

This week for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13979&preview=true Bursts of light in a bid to escape from their flaming bonds explode against the darkness breaking open into another universe before their light dims on another exciting display of hope.