Same Time

Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/tag/truthful-tuesday/ I am more of a routine person, than planning my day. I wake up at the same time, have a bath, feed the dog and go to work. When I get home, I write till eight and watch television about nine. Going to sleep around ten-thirty. On my days off, there isContinue reading “Same Time”

Kitchen

Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/tag/truthful-tuesday/ Slamming the cupboard door, Sophie strode across the kitchen, almost throwing the plates into the sink. A second of muttering, and Steve failed understand what he had done. Why was she in a mood? Had he forgotten their wedding anniversary? No, that was last week. Didn’t he rectify that by taking herContinue reading “Kitchen”

Smiling

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/22/share-your-world-22nd-january/ 1.  Do you find yourself smiling at people for no apparent reason? I sometimes smile out of nervousness. I hate giving eye contact when I am in the street a because I wouldn’t want anybody to randomly go up and talk to me.2.  If someone smiles at you, do you return it?Continue reading “Smiling”

Hopeful Arrow

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Blowing the candle out, she said The Lord’s Prayer. There were days when Sheila’s faith system faltered. As a child, going to Sunday school it the texts were taught. Reading the bible, and learning texts, were normal. Now, the only time she frequented church was at weddings and funerals. Our Father recited;Continue reading “Hopeful Arrow”

Note

Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2024/01/20/weekend-writing-prompt-347-note/ Just a note to say, you are beautiful. I get there are days when you struggle, and cannot cope with daily life. You are not to blame for what goes wrong in the world. It is beyond anyone’s control. Look around, and view the positives. A child’s smile, or wonder at theContinue reading “Note”

Close Up

Written in response http://lindaghill.com/2024/01/19/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-20th/ Close up, and I can’t be certain I am ready. Even Mum, with her constant calls and freshly cooked dinners, causes me to bite back harsh words. Since our scrap about Cornwall, she hasn’t been back. Telling her about my temporary job, as a food critic, did not go down well.Continue reading “Close Up”

Commercial Break

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/19/tv-commercials/ When I was younger, the adverts were as complex as the films, and series we watched. The Bisto Gravy, Gold Blend coffee, Heinz ketchup and beans. I remember a commercial when there were three children and saying what job they will do when they are adults, and the last child said, ‘MyContinue reading “Commercial Break”

Pets

Written for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/truthful-tuesday-january-16th-2024/ Do you now have, or have you ever had, a pet? If not, is it because of health reasons, such as allergies, restrictions based on where you live, or something else? If so, is it a cat or dog or something else? Was there any special reason for choosing the kind ofContinue reading “Pets”

Little Human

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Why do you scream, little human? I was happy in the jungle, and then you put me in a zoo with wired fences. Yes, you give me sustenance, but there is more to being a dinosaur than devouring dead meat? Hunting is in our DNA. Scared? You should be. Sometimes I wonderContinue reading “Little Human”

Feeling Cold?

Written in response to https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/15/share-your-world-15th-january/ 1. Do you use an air freshener in your home? If so, do you prefer a solid gel, spray, timed release, pot-pourri or something else? I should have something because of owning a dog. I think I may have lost my sense of smell because it doesn’t bother me withoutContinue reading “Feeling Cold?”