The Word of The Day is PISMIRE. “The whole situation is a blooming pismire,” James said, his voice raised several octaves higher. This was the tenth meeting of the brewery’s budget for the next year and they were no further in saving any money. “I don’t hear you come up with anyway of being able toContinue reading “For Word of the Day”
Tag Archives: #wordoftheday
A Little Bit of Love
Grannie’s was always her favourite place to go on the weekend when it was raining outside. In the cupboard under the stairs there was a plain cardboard box. Inside, there was a treasure trove of fun. Along with a selection of board games, which weren’t even plugged into the mains, there were puzzles, colouring books,Continue reading “A Little Bit of Love”
Word of the Day – Perplex
Perplex Patience is the teacher’s aim, but . . . easy to perplex a student’s brain. Remembering Shakespeare’s punchy prose purpose has been juxtaposed. Every sentence extremely muddled Xanthippe’s scolds, bursts their bubble.
Perfection
Ripples filter across the lake in a bid to cross the other side. The glean of the moon infinite, but fleeing. In mere seconds, the sun will replace its glow and life will begin anew. I love this time of day. I am alone and it gives me time to think about what I needContinue reading “Perfection”
What a State
‘Can someone tell me what state Washington is in?’ the teacher asked. Billy instantly put his hand up, he knew the answer to this one. He reached his arm as tall as the empire state building and waved it in the air. When child, after child was chosen before him, he starting the squeaking noises.Continue reading “What a State”
Word of the Day – Peripatetic
The Word of The Day is PERIPATETIC DEFINITION Generaladjective1. traveling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods. Aristotelian. noun1. a person who travels from place to place. “peripatetic have been cut under local management of schools”2. an Aristotelian philosopher. ‘Peripatetic, the word I’m going to spell is peripatetic, P – eContinue reading “Word of the Day – Peripatetic”
What a Bargain
Walking through the once empty fields, now filled with an assortment of cars scattered like toys on a carpet. Tables, with second hand objects were in rows, each table covered in once loved items. Toys, ornaments, even car parts. With ten pounds in her pocket, she was looking for a bargain. Sally wasn’t sure whatContinue reading “What a Bargain”
New Year
Countdown, Sundry and needle The countdown to the new year didn’t go with the noise and pomp of a party. Being around all and sundry, too close for any peace of mind, getting the needle with crowds of strangers wasn’t for Tricia She sat her on sofa, with a glass of red wine, and sawContinue reading “New Year”
On reflection
Sarah follows every line of her reflection in the mirror, and wishes so many things. She wishes her thighs were a little smaller, and her worry lines a little thinner. Her hair was too grey, and her eyes a little too close together. This dress certainly didn’t suit. It showed off all the flabby bitsContinue reading “On reflection”
Writer Ravenclaw 