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Christmas Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/share-your-world-28th-september-2026/ 1. It’s not yet the end of September, but already shops are displaying Christmas merchandise here in the UK. Do you think this is too early? Yes, because we are just getting over the Summer holidays, before they are wanting us to spend money for Christmas. Halloween isn’t as big in theContinue reading “Christmas Share”

It Won’t Happen Again – Novel

When I started my blog in 2021, I posted snippets of my book ”It Won’t Happen Again” every day. For anyone that is interested, they can go back to my older posts from 2021 or my book is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wont-Happen-Again-DIANA-COOMBES/dp/1655126148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QT3YYHGAUNQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w6Nph3hdkIZBpm0bY9sdxQ.LjdDHdF80UepnNNQa366wMATV0heGNm6thyL_9fM3PU&dib_tag=se&keywords=It+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes&qid=1789753231&sprefix=it+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes%2Caps%2C686&sr=8-1 I am proud of my novel. It was the first time IContinue reading “It Won’t Happen Again – Novel”

I Will Help You

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ When you are in a fix, I will help you with a quick mix of love and support. You have grown into a wonderful adult and are an amazing mum. I observe you teaching your own daughter, taking her to the beach, or taking her on trips – the zoo, a speedboat,Continue reading “I Will Help You”

Floated Away

Written for Melissa’s flash fiction challenge. Dream therapy, but with a twist. Her doctor assured her it would help her sleep, but she wasn’t so sure. How could they piece together the puzzle of what came to her mind when she finally drifted into her strange imagination? ‘I saw an orange floating around in theContinue reading “Floated Away”

No More Beige

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/share-your-world-9th-march/ 1. What is the worst place you have ever lived in (house, town, caravan, other)? We rented a property for about three months when we needed a temporary residence between purchases. Renting for three months was the only option. You couldn’t wipe any dirty marks off the wall without the paint goingContinue reading “No More Beige”

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”

Heaven Sent

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I chose this picture because it relates to the dad going to heaven. PROLOGUE – Orvieto Alessandra leant over the reception desk. Her long auburn hair waved past her shoulders. She positioned the handle of her handbag back on her shoulder before she addressed the ward sister at reception. ‘Hi, I’m Allesandra.Continue reading “Heaven Sent”

My Year Blessed

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/12/29/share-your-world-29th-december/ 1.  Do you stay up to toast in the New Year? I stay up until midnight, and like to see in the new year with my grown up children, and grandchildren. We normally play a board game, and have a laugh to see in the new year. We watch all the fireworks,Continue reading “My Year Blessed”

Sharing Love

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/share-your-world-10th-november/ I am grateful for my bestie; when I met her, at the age of eleven, our friendship is strong. She moved to America when she was fifteen, but best friends do not have to see each other every day. When I retire, I hope to make the journey across the water toContinue reading “Sharing Love”