Not Simple

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Do I like the age I am now? That is a good question, which hasn’t got a simple answer. I certainly have more freedom. To promote independence for myself, in the evenings mostly. I get to write more than I did, when I was a mum with children. Grown ups, they aren’tContinue reading “Not Simple”

It’s a Scam

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/23/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-24-2024 ‘It rhymes with ale,’ Maurice said, his grip tight on his mobile. ‘Could you speak up, I still cannot hear you.’ With a heavy sigh, he spelt it out. ‘G-A-I-L Robertson. I spoke to her yesterday.’ ‘Can you hold on the line?’ ‘Alright.’ Humming along with the music, he wondered why theyContinue reading “It’s a Scam”

Friday Half Truth’s

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/23/fibbing-friday-23-feb/ 1. What is an orderly? The person in charge of the queues in theme parks.2. What is an auxiliary? A type of medication, which helps you to wake up in the morning.3. What is a clip? The opposite of clop.4. What does ECG mean? Extra Clean Gum – You can re-use it whenContinue reading “Friday Half Truth’s”

Respect

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/reenas-xploration-challenge-319/ This image makes me think of Rosa Parks. She was an African American human right activist, who refused to give up her seat when a white member of the public got on a full bus on December 1st 1955. Even with the knowledge of being arrested and fined – this didn’t stopContinue reading “Respect”

Training Day

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-302/ ‘No, I have plans for the weekend.’ ‘I thought you liked these training days.’ Mary stared at the computer screen, and the mud covered assault cause. It was meant to give the team a boost of confidence, but she couldn’t think of anything worse. ‘You can’t say no to this one, besidesContinue reading “Training Day”

Short Posts

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I prefer short because I cannot focus on the writing when someone creates a longer post. Easily losing concentration when it has too much information. Scanning it, rather than reading properly. That being said, there are some that are interesting. There are some brilliant writers out there. With AI in the mix,Continue reading “Short Posts”

Happy

This week for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/16/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-17-2024/ I am of the generation where we snapped with cameras and compiled them into albums. I also have a tin, which was holds all of mum’s. Originally a toy, I recollect looking through it when I visited. Black and white, colour. Each is someone I wouldn’t want to forget. A grandmotherContinue reading “Happy”

Lies, Whales, Tall Tales

Written forhttps://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/16/fibbing-friday-16th-february/ 5. What are you wearing in the sun? A hat. 6. Why do dogs chase after cars? For the exercise. 7. What did the cat say to its kitten about the humans? Keep them sweet, they feed us. 8. Goldfish are not fish. What are they? Whales 9. What would you rather doContinue reading “Lies, Whales, Tall Tales”