Six Months (Weekly Decima Challenge #24 – Look)
Honeysuckle climbs walls upon, A cottage a mile north of Corfe. From there, Castle ruins seem dwarf, Swathed in soft mist at break o’ dawn. House Martins dance above the […]
Elastic – Six-Sentence Story #126
175 years ago, Stephen Perry patented the ‘elastic’ band, for the improvement to the rubber band through vulcanisation. The heating of the rubber with sulphur made the band more durable […]
The House that Jack Built – (You are in control FPQ#88)
When I saw Fandango’s Provocative Question – you are in control? I thought it was worth sharing what I am reading at the moment plus an old blog post of […]
Hobbit’s Day – 22nd Sept (#Just for Fun)
Bilbo and Frodo, much behooved, Are second cousins once removed, Today marks their birth, Let’s cheer with good mirth, As Gandalf so would have approved! (Limerick)
Ouch – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
Vent not your fury, Patience is still a virtue – Hurt is slow to heal … (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan Writes, do click through for the rules if you’d […]
The Long Road – (Song Lyric Sunday Prompt – Canada)
Before you press delete … This Canadian band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, has sold out Madison Square Garden and has been nominated for six Grammy awards, including “Album of the […]
Megalith – (Weekend Writing Prompt #175)
I’ve only been to Stonehenge the once. It was a special evening though, one that I’ll not forget. There was me, the boyfriend and my black Labrador at the solstice […]
And Today …
Many memories, Haunt my eyes, they want to leak, Today, it's goodbye
Talk like a Pirate Day – 19th Sept (#Just for Fun)
The infamous pirate Edward Teach, Uses present tense throughout his speech, He be muchly afeared, And be known as Blackbeared; Puts a million for Donald in reach! (Limerick) Limerick inspired […]
Kettle – (Six-Sentence Story #125)
It all started with a shiny, new kettle. When sparks flew it was time for the olden to go to the big kitchen tip in the sky. The thing is […]
Putting to Rights (Weekend Writing Prompt #174)
Another busy week for the writer, with three online board meetings. Her blogs had taken a backseat. Plus, typing had been tiresome after the hand operation. Recovering, slowly, she now, […]
Kaleidoscope – (Six Sentence Story)
To the Summer we bid farewell, Whilst waving hello to the Fall. As kaleidoscope hues enthral, Halloween weaves its wicked spell. Bellies of seas and dark lakes swell. That final […]
Int. Country Music Day – 17th Sept (#Just for Fun)
There is this country singer called Dolly, Over the years she’s made lots of lolly, She founded Dollywood, A pot of gold for good, Imagination Library‘s no folly, (Limerick) Limerick […]
Swoosh! (Weekly Haiku Challenge #323)
In myths and legends, You’ll never hear a clip clop – From a horse with wings (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #323 Clip & Wings
Under Pressure (Song Lyric Sunday – Contrasts)
Musical contrast is the difference between parts and sounds. In particular, rhythm, melody and harmony. Contrast is not only a way of adding interest, and difference in a song, but is essential […]
Motivation – (6WSP #55)
Her adventurous son is – her motivation (Six-Word Story) Post inspired by Shweta’s ~Saturday 6-word story prompt
Let’s Dance – (Decima Poetry Challenge #22)
As lockdown never seems to end, We’ve missed the touch of light romance, It’s ages since we’ve had a dance, That sensation when you, transcend As music, and your movement […]
Gallery (Six-sentence story #124)
Did you know that Picasso’s full given name is Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios (deep intake of breath) Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad […]
Stoopid is as Stoopid does! (Words of the day)
Happy to honeyfuggle unabashed, George swept his mum into his arms, and smacked a sloppy kiss on her cheek. He whispered in her ear when he waltzed in, just before […]
Mmmmm! (Haiku Prompt Challenge #322)
One sip of coffee, Is worth every cup of tea – First thing in the morn. (Haiku) Haiku prompt from Ronovan and his Weekly Haiku Prompt challenge #322 Cup & […]
When in Sydney … (Song Lyric Sunday)
It was on our bucket list, not just to visit Sydney Opera House, but to enjoy an opera whilst there. So lucky for us – it was La Traviata performing. […]
Success (6WSP #54)
Success; so close, yet so far! (Six-Word Story) This post was inspired by Shweta’s Saturday six word story prompt – success
Artificial Intelligence – (Weekend Writing Prompt #173)
The frown was barely perceptible; just a glimmer that flashed across the forehead. You’d have seen it, if you’d been watching carefully … “Artificial intelligence … how rude! Do these […]
National Fish & Chip Day – 1st Fri in Sept (#Just for fun)
Every Fryday Jim smacks his lips, Double ketchup he gleely quips, No green mushy peas, Just salt if you please, When he picks up his fish and chips. (Limerick) Limerick […]
Serenity – Thu Photo Prompt
Breathe in the stillness Listen with care the silence – Feel serenity (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Sue Vincent’s Thursday Photo Prompt – Serenity
Tip – A flash fiction, decima
After years of renting it out, Our house was in need of repair, Ready cash was required, no doubt, Imposs on a wing and a prayer … Deposit? What’s that […]
62 Poems – (TTC #345)
Speech Introduction: Laura McHarrie started her WordPress site in 2007, alongside several friends that did likewise. She didn’t know what she wanted to share back then … and even now […]
World Letter Writing Day – 1st September (#Just for Fun)
There is this old Scots dear, called Cathie, Who’s needing some osteopathy. To make her feel better, I’m scenting my letter, As least she’ll get homeopathy. (Limerick) Prompt inspired by […]
Speak up – Ch#62 (Just one thing)
To shape your own world – Stand up for what you believe, Speak in your own voice. oOo Speak in your own voice – Right now, not in the morrow, […]
Enjoy – Ch#61 (Just one thing)
Do what brings you joy – You’ll never want to give up, Which means; you can’t fail. (Haiku) Chapter 61 – Summary from the Wisdom of James Corden The post […]
Loud – (6WSP #53)
Loud thunder; vivid lightening; petrifies Kathy. (Six-Word Story) Post prompt with thanks to Shweta Suresh and her Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #53
The Quiet Fight – Ch#60 (Just one thing)
Don’t care who takes credit, for a job well done. “A society grows when old men plant trees, Beneath which they will never shade from the sun.” ** Take on […]
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