Resistance … (Six Sentence Story #128)
The metal trunk was offering more resistance than originally thought. We’d mused that a squirt of WD40 into the locks was all that would be needed. Mmm, not so – […]
Jump – (One Liner Wednesday)
“You got to roll with the punches and get to what’s real“ (Lyrics – Van Halen) Post inspired by Linda G Hill’s One-Liner-Wednesday . Click through for the rules if […]
Ode to Heather – (Weekend Writing Prompt #117)
I have this bestie called Heather, Who can most certainly blether, There’s nowt she can’t regale, When telling a tall tale; Love it when we, get together. (27-Word Limerick) Post […]
The Harvest – (Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge)
Gosh! Tis great to think – Of the summer that’s just gone, Good sun and some shade! Good sun and some shade – The fruit and veg ripened well, The […]
Congratulations – (The Weekly Smile)
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far from Covid – there was this brilliant business network in Dorset called BusinessXchange. For eleven years I was ‘in love’ with that […]
I’m Free (Song Lyric Sunday)
Don’t be afraid of your freedomFreedom I’m free to do what I want any old timeI said I’m free to do what I want any old time I say love […]
Disgruntled … (6WSP #58)
Disgruntled? You are free to leave! (Six-Word Micro-Story) Micro-story inspired by Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt – Leave. Click here for the rules if you too would like to join in. […]
Gin – (Weekly Decima Challenge #25)
Twas an 18th century sin, And a London gal’s undoing, In other words; mothers ruin, Cheap as chips in tavern and inn. Yet Holland’s the birthplace of gin, Their soldiers […]
Podcasting Day – 30th Sept (#Just For Fun)
Today, we meet Judi and Hans, Who’ve joined the many podcast fans, They are making a list, Of broadcasts they have missed, To update their listening plans. (Limerick) If you […]
Pandemic – (Weekly Haiku Prompt #325)
The calm of Summer, Belied the full force; as twas – The eye of the storm. (Haiku) Haiku inspired by Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt #325 (calm & storm). Click through […]
Need – (6WSP #57)
Stitches out; in need of painkillers (Six-Word Micro-Story) Post inspired by Shweta’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #57. Click through for the rules if you’d like to join in.
Zany or What? (Weekend Writing Prompt #176)
Hardly what you would describe as subtle, this new boyfriend of mine. He makes me laugh out loud though. Do you know what this crazy clown proffered the other day? […]
The Bewlay Brothers – Song Lyric Sunday
And so the story goes they wore the clothesThey said the things to make it seem improbableWhale of a lie like they hope it was And the good men tomorrow […]
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 […]
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