There is More

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Red-breasted robin A sign there is more to life always protected. When I see a robin, a butterfly, or a white feather, I feel like I am being looked after by loved ones. Whatever our thoughts, it brings comfort, in a crazy world. The image wasn’t quite a robin, but it remindedContinue reading “There is More”

Recollect the Love

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-14-2026/ There are many types of love. When we are children, we love those who take care of us. Love shared from parents, siblings, carers – home. My brother is ten years older than me. When we see or speak to each other, we revert to the little girl knowing her brother isContinue reading “Recollect the Love”

Handbags and Shoes

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/share-your-world-9th-february/ 1.  What time did you get up this morning? Seven fifteen, and I left for work at eight in the morning. 2.  What are your plans for today? I was at work until four-thirty, and went to my daughters. I helped out with some tidying and washing up, before coming home. I’veContinue reading “Handbags and Shoes”

An Archway of Hope

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ An archway of patients led Allesandra to the end of her chemotherapy. When the doctor gave her the good news, she didn’t quite believe him.  This faith was real. She couldn’t have survived her treatment without them. Their fingers intertwined, every one of them were considered friends for life. The day sheContinue reading “An Archway of Hope”

There are Days

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ There are days when I am proud of being a citizen of my country. Where we have a diverse culture, and through the medium of hope, understand our differences, but are friends anyway. Where I grew up, and by talking with colleagues, I learnt about different religions and how we are notContinue reading “There are Days”

Lollipop Woman

Written for https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/02/05/can-you-tell-a-story-in-323/ Mary was the underdog. Every year the children would vote on the local lollipop men and women. She was the first female to get a job ferrying the across the road. She spent her own money to decorate a hexagon; A hand scribed school was showered with glitter. Stickers were inserted inContinue reading “Lollipop Woman”