Hugs

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/05/share-your-world-5th-february-2024/ 1. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cuddly”? Hugs, and specifically with my family and friends. Toys are my second thought, because we called stuffed animals, cuddly toys in the UK.2. Would you like to own an exotic pet? If so, what? I own some tropical fish, whichContinue reading “Hugs”

A Joke?

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Can I take a joke? It depends on who and what it is. If it is my husband, family, or best friends; yes. If it is work colleagues, or acquaintances. It is a firm no. Part of this could be that I could be autistic. I have never received a diagnosis, butContinue reading “A Joke?”

Game Night

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/04/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-300/ ‘What game do you want to play tonight?’ Andrew stared at the variety in front of him, wondering whether it was worth it playing Monopoly. There were always arguments, especially over the number on the dice. There was Wolf, but as a villager, it was no fun without the murder. Cluedo? JustContinue reading “Game Night”

Writers

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/03/fowc-with-fandango-unconventional/ Unconventional, and to describe writers in that instance, is mostly correct. We see the world differently. A colour, an object, a conversation, and it sparks our interest. I love participating in word prompts because it leads everyone in various directions. Some write a poem, while for others it is a story. Today,Continue reading “Writers”

Human

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/02/01/reenas-xploration-challenge-316/ ‘You know it is against the law,’ Sophie twisted her copper ring several times, before removing it. ‘To return to recent timelines.’ Stephen faltered over the keys; his friend was correct; but surely sometimes it was morally right. Because the rioter held the trigger to a bomb so devastating, it cost theContinue reading “Human”

Again

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2024/01/30/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-01-30-2024/ Martha was the most beautiful girl in the world, and a red rose was a way to steal her heart from unworthy rivals. He didn’t like it when other men paid her compliments. Tonight, with his carefully planned out his wedding proposal, there would be no doubt in their minds. She was hisContinue reading “Again”

Food Days

Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/01/30/truthful-tuesday-january-30th-2024/ Were you aware that the chain trademarked the phrase “Taco Tuesday”, Taco John’s? No, and I didn’t know, last year they relinquished their trademark. I would imagine it is petty to sue someone just for the name, but Disney does it all the time. Tacos taste delicious. Do you think any otherContinue reading “Food Days”

Papa

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘I had a brilliant first day. I can write my name really well,’ Ayan said, his eyes bright with knowledge. It didn’t matter that these children weren’t biologically his; he was proud to be their papa. They forgot about work and replaced it with a joy that no pay could bring asContinue reading “Papa”

My Family

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/29/share-your-world-29th-january/ 1.  Who is your oldest living relative (aunt, grandparent etc)? None of them are alive,. Mum was 38 when I was born and Dad was 49. I think I was an unexpected arrival. My sister passed in 2021 and she was sixteen years older than me. My big brother, by ten. ItContinue reading “My Family”