Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/07/26/fowc-with-fandango-prince/ Cinderella’s glass slippers were once a sign of happier times. She remembered the day, as her sisters fought to wear it, she wasn’t sure. Yes, the prince was handsome, and his dancing skills were legendary, but there was something else. He seemed more interested in looking in the mirror. He was theContinue reading “Slippers”
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Patron Saint
Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13320&preview=true The patron saint of travellers, a keepsake she kept of her dad was always with her. She remembered their talks, when she found the world to be a little daunting to live in. He was the only person, who didn’t judge, and understood when her moods were low. It was a frighteningContinue reading “Patron Saint”
Smiling
Questions from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/07/24/share-your-world-24th-july/ and https://fivedotoh.com/2024/07/26/fandangos-flashback-friday-july-26th/ 1. What makes you smile at the drop of a hat? Being around my family, and laughing with them. My children, my grandchildren, will always make me smile. 2. What makes you angry? When someone talks behind your back, or about someone else in a horrible way. None of usContinue reading “Smiling”
My Favourite Shows
https://saltedcaramel670.wordpress.com/tag/5things/ que1stion for bloggers this week is name your top five detectives. I can’t do it, there are so many more I like, and cannot put them in order; Quincy, Midsummer Murders, Vera, Morse, Endeavor, UK, and USA Law and Order, Van Der Valk, NCIS (Los Angeles, New Orleans, Hawaii, NCIS original with Gibbs). IContinue reading “My Favourite Shows”
Hook, Line and Sinker
https://fivedotoh.com/2023/07/25/fowc-with-fandango-hook/ has given us hook as our prompt today. ‘It is like a fish on a hook,’ Antonio said, his attention on the view in front of him. ‘London is as busy as you said. ‘I get way you love Orvieto so much.’ Alessandra smiled, loving the way he took an English saying and twirlingContinue reading “Hook, Line and Sinker”
My Precious One
My Precious One The first time I held you, Gently in trembling arms, Your precious blue eyes gleamed, And I fell under your charms. It was love at first sight, Your smile lit up my way, Now my life had meaning, And you were here to stay. I couldn’t believe how lucky, My pride withinContinue reading “My Precious One”
Maximum
‘Maximum thrusters,’ Mark shouted, running around the room. He wasn’t sure what he wanted to do before he went to his friends. It was brilliant to be on school holidays, but sometimes he missed going to school. Not that anyone would understand that. One day, he would go into space, and travel to Mars. AtContinue reading “Maximum”
Creativity
” The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt” . Sylvia Plath is the quote https://saltedcaramel670.wordpress.com/tag/selfdoubt/ we are talking about self doubt. I have been writing since I was eight years old and there have always been times where I have suffered with self doubt. I’m not sure how much easier it is with my novel, asContinue reading “Creativity”
New Clothes
‘There was always an excuse for new clothes,’ her best friend, Barbara advised, while they trawled around Queensmere. She wasn’t sure if it was the right thing to do; get excited, when her Italian family, might not feel the same. Aunt Bella’s consequent messages told her different. If her mama didn’t want to go, thenContinue reading “New Clothes”
Controversial Comments
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I haven’t had any controversial comments on my posts, probably because I don’t write any. I do have my opinions, but on-line isn’t the place to put them. I am not political or religious, and if I don’t agree with someone’s opinion, it isn’t my right to give my own. Word pressContinue reading “Controversial Comments”
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