On Contempt – (One-Liner Wednesday)
“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.” (Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird) Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday. Cortisol shot day. Click through […]
Frost – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #330)
The crunch neath feet makes … It easy to fall in love – With a cold, crisp frost. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #330 – Cold & […]
Weekly Smile – (3TC #407)
I have been randomly blogging for many years, and had the remarkable readership of 38 ‘avid’ followers! As a Toastmaster, I’d often thought blogging would help me build confidence in […]
The Boogie Man – (Song Lyric Sunday)
Just for fun this week, I am going with The Jackson 5’s The Boogie Man – I found this brilliant Disney video quite by accident but since it all seems […]
Dinner – (6WSP #62)
Can’t wring Gobbles; no dinner tonight! (Six-Word Micro-Story) Post inspired by Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt – Dinner. Click through for thee rules, if you, too, would like to join […]
Fright – (Weekly Decima Prompt #29)
Turning white as a sheet, in fright, I get myself in such a flap, Falling into that nightmare trap, When strange things go bump in the night. And whilst it […]
Oh la la! (One-Liner Wednesday)
“I’ve lost my place and now it can’t be found” (Scissor Sisters Lyrics) Linking back to Song Lyric Sunday, a previous post just cos I so love this line! Post […]
Disseminate – (Six-Sentence Story Prompt #131)
There were some personal gifts; his gold retirement watch, a WW2 stopwatch and medals to disseminate among specified members of the immediate family, in Dad’s will. “I wish the signed, […]
Squally – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #329)
Tis wet and squally, The winter rose now in bloom – Dances in that wind. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #329 – Bloom & Wet. Follow the […]
Weekly Smile – (3TC #400)
I am going to be open about this week’s smile challenge. Try as I might, it’s taken some time to find something worth sharing. Last week, was a mix of […]
Vault – (Six Sentence Story)
Maybe it’s fluke, luck or karma, Kismet, chance, destiny or fate? Perhaps an occult or mystic state, That knocks off kilter our dharma. Excusing every ‘life drama’ As it’s been […]
Tragedy & Titters – (Song Lyric Sunday)
Scissor Sisters’ music can be generally described as a mixture of glam rock, disco and alternative music. The band has been compared to ABBA, the Bee Gees, Blondie, KC and the Sunshine Band, Duran Duran. “The […]
Three Legged Stool – (MMA Rispetto Challenge #16)
There is a business theory model, The three legged sustainability stool, Sadly, some folk do believe that it’s twaddle, This balancing planet | people | profit tool. Temptations rise; as […]
Emergency – (6WSP)
Your Honour … It was an emergency! (Six-Word Micro-Story) Post inspired by Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt Emergency. Click through for thee rules, if you, too, would like to join […]
Whoa – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #328)
Floating on moon dust, Dreamily, seemingly weed – Skipping and tripping! Caution! – Talk to Frank about Cannabis Haiku inspired by Ronovan and his Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #328 – […]
Holding On – (One-Liner Wednesday)
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong but sometimes it is letting go” ― Herman Hesse Post inspired by Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt
National Apple Day – 21st Oct (#JustForFun)
The Doc says eat an apple a day, To keep healthy and Covid at bay, Disguise it in cake? Wassail you can make? Cover with toffee and crunch away! (Limerick) […]
Finagle – (Six Sentence Story #130)
It wasn’t that Dad’s handwritten will had no date; it did … Friday February 2011. Hells bells and various other words to that effect. It had been witnessed by Dad’s next door neighbours, […]
Lucid – (Weekend Writing Prompt #179)
It was another lucid dream, one where she hadn’t really grasped how or why it had started but she knew that she was dreaming and quite keen to change the […]
Weekly Smile – (3TC #393)
I have always avoided the flu jab, until this year. I’ve been a type-one diabetic for 40 years and have had more than my fair share of needles in my […]
Bliss – (Decima Challenge #27)
The cat is in absolute bliss. A mouse in catatonic state, Awaiting its foreboding fate, … Its inners about to dehisce, Hoping a ‘bored’ cat will dismiss. When the mog […]
Wonderous Stories (Song Lyric Sunday)
I have chosen Wonderous Stories penned by Jon Anderson the lead singer of the 70’s band Yes …. He wrote the 1977 chart success during “a beautiful day” while staying […]
Fight – (6WSP #60)
Divorce followed the fight in Italy! (Six-Word Micro-Story) This post is inspired by Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt … click though if you, too would like to join in …
Field – (Six Sentence Story#129)
“Oh dear” – she mumbled into her chest … “Dad bought a brand new shiny box a couple of years ago, it’s under the stairs, all his private papers will […]
Global Cat Day – 16th Oct (Just for Fun)
These six alley cats are quite a clique, With illegal scams to get rich quick. In his mauve pork pie hat, The gang’s led by Top Cat; Officer Dibble falls […]
Questions – (One-Liner Wednesday)
“Somewhere in all that talk is all the answers” (Lyrics – Guy Garvey) Post inspired by Linda G Hill’s One-Liner-Wednesday . Click through for the rules if you, too, would like to […]
Cliff’s Edge – (Weekly Haiku Prompt)
Watch out for the drop! Earth subsiding bit by drip – Another cliff gone … (Haiku) Post inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #327 – Drip & Drop. Click through […]
Asinine – (Weekend Writing Prompt #178)
Have you ever done anything so absolutely asinine that you blush up every time you think of it? Like falling backwards down the stairs and knocking yourself out after one […]
Team Spirit – (Rispetto Challenge #15)
Twas a year ago, when ‘Hagibis’ typhoon, Battered Yokohama City in Japan. The end of our rugby tour was cruelly hewn, This ticket was the last for this England fan, […]
Stop The Clocks – (Song Lyric Sunday)
Written in 2001 by Noel Gallagher, Stop the Clocks, didn’t make it onto any Oasis album, despite their having released a compilation in 2006 with the same name. It had […]
Family – (6WSP #59)
Family values compromised; Uncle Fester marries! (Six-Word Micro-Story) Post inspired by Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt #59. Click through for the rules if you, too, would like to join in […]
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