Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/08/16/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-51/ Six Sentences – Abstract ‘I don’t really see what is so special about abstract art,’ Charlotte said, looking up at her teacher. ‘I’m not sure I do either, but you have to admit the colours are really nice.’ Charlotte took another look at the painting, where the eye was in the wrongContinue reading “Colours”
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First Words
This week’s answer for https://saltedcaramel670.wordpress.com/tag/blogginginsights/ The first words of any story direct the reader to whether they are going to enjoy the story or not. In Home Truth’s, the first line was ‘Don’t go Please . . . Oh God no, please don’t . . .’ A few lines later – my five year oldContinue reading “First Words”
Gruff
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/08/15/fowc-with-fandango-gruff/ Gruff was the only word to describe how Daddy bear felt today. Goldilocks had invaded their home, and broken Baby Bears chair. He had reported it to the police, but they did nothing. He worked all day in the forest, keeping the trees safe, and on the one day they went onContinue reading “Gruff”
Covid?
Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/08/15/truthful-tuesday-15th-august/ With a new variant of Covid making its presence felt, if you would offered the latest vaccine, would you have it? The answer is yes, I would have the vaccine. When I was young my niece was in any oxygen tent. She was eighteen months old and had whooping cough.Continue reading “Covid?”
Is this Normal?
Here are this week’s questions https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/08/14/share-your-world-14th-august/ 1. Do you use a feather duster for cleaning? No, if I clean I use a normal duster. I have more energy to clean my daughter’s house than my own. 2. Do you use a washing liquid, ‘ball’ thingie or washing powder? I use the pods and put oneContinue reading “Is this Normal?”
Home
Written today for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Stevie lived at 114 Baker Street for most of her life. Born at Wexham Park Hospital, only a few miles away. Now, this would be the last time she could walk out of the door, calling it her home. Her mum smiled all the way to her eyes as she steppedContinue reading “Home”
Arrow in Flight
Written for https://ronovanwrites.com/2023/08/14/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-475-arrow-and-fling/ You fling your arrow towards my heart, charging me forever with love.
Wherewithal
Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2023/08/13/fowc-with-fandango-wherewithal/ ‘Wherewithal, I haven’t got the money to pay you back,’ Sarah said, trying to sound like she knew what she was doing. ‘I’m afraid we cannot use that as an excuse, you needed to budget better. Just because the shopping bill has gone up, doesn’t mean you pay that much.Continue reading “Wherewithal”
Birthday Money
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/08/11/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-aug-12-2023/ A blue and pink envelope, with a handwritten address. It could only be from Grannie; she never trusted banks, keeping most of her money in cash rather than card. Shelley shook the envelope, but there were no rattling sounds. Perhaps, because she was a grand old age of five this year, sheContinue reading “Birthday Money”
Simply Orange
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/08/05/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-simply-orange/ Simply orange, a new range of cosmetic products from Barbie and Ken. Fed up of their image they wanted to shake it up a bit. She was going to have bright orange hair, and ditch the pink clothes and house. Orange hair colouring, with a range of clothes to match, was herContinue reading “Simply Orange”
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