In the UK, today is Father’s Day. My dad, Jack was an amazing man, who was a paratrooper in the second world war. He will always be my hero. A brave man, who would do anything for anyone. I remember our little talks, and he would always put my world to right again. He savedContinue reading “Father’s Day”
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Problem
Written in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2023/06/17/fowc-with-fandango-problem/ I have a problem, and a bit of a rant, about energy companies. They do not listen. My brother-in-law died in May. He left a bit of an electric bill, which had been estimated most of the time he was there. In hospital since July 2022, he wasn’t even inContinue reading “Problem”
The Gift of Sight
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/06/16/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-17-2023/ The gift of sight, as a medium was a tough one. Barbara didn’t like the dreams, as they never really told her what was going to happen. Or if that was the whole truth of what was happening. It was a mere glimpse, a few choice images on the screen, changing withContinue reading “The Gift of Sight”
Tall Tales
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/fibbing-friday-16th-june/ 1. What is a red admiral – An admiral, who went left instead of right and ended up shipwrecked on a pirate island. 2. What is a doofus – Donald Duck, when he loses his temper. 3. What is a Mars Bar A Mars Bar, is a new chocolate out, shaped asContinue reading “Tall Tales”
Life
Written this week for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/06/11/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-266/ PETRICHOR Sweet scented petrichor once dry, now light with rain. Giving life, to a single seedling. Pushing through the earth, a single shoot of green. Smiling at at the sun. Sweet scented flower, persuading busy bees. Sharing the greatness of life.
Not My Fault
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/06/15/reenas-xploration-challenge-284/ She’d forgiven everyone and emptied her home of all that gave it meaning. Now, on the edge of yet another move, Martha was moving on. Was her marriage always a hollow shell? Perhaps, but she couldn’t help thinking she could have done more. The vase, which held so much meaning, a forgottenContinue reading “Not My Fault”
News
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/06/14/fandangos-provocative-question-218/ What are your primary sources for news? How confident are you that those sources are presenting the news accurately, factually, and without bias? Fandango’s question is an easy one to answer. My main news source would have to be the television: I am old school, and nearly sixty. Although, any news isContinue reading “News”
Ravenclaw
Written for https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/06/13/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-324-6-13-2023/ Spirit animal, some are eagles, flying free but mine, the raven, sleek, black protecting all it sees Shining feathers, sleek, strong, keeping loved ones safe when night draws in.
Honesty is the Best
Neighbours
Today from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/06/12/share-your-world-12th-june/ 1. Are you happy in your neighbourhood? I am fairly happy, there is a good community of people where I live. 2. Have you got good neighbours? Depends, my ”pigeon neighbours” make a mess of my solar panels, refuse to leave, even though I have put netting around them and spikes, andContinue reading “Neighbours”
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