


Lost – (Six Sentence Story #187)
When we make a mistake, all is not quite lost. Dance around on the wild side. Why ever not? Worry less of the opportunity cost, Take the big risk and […]

The Whisper – (Rispetto Challenge #68 & #69)
It is tough to lift your voice in a riot, It may be a challenge to keep safe the peace, As your silence sounds deafeningly quiet, When you really want […]

The Ultimate Dash – (Rispetto Challenge #66)
If you think that, time is passing in a flash, Just maybe it’s time to cut back on the strife; Halt the rush, the haste and the ultimate dash, And […]

Promotion? – (Rispetto Challenge #65)
So much that position, she’d aimed for so high, Thought that she would be proud, not that she would rue. She’d said yes so, she would do, or she would […]

What’s Next? (Rispetto Challenge #54)
If you think you have done learning, you stop still, When you reach level one, start – on level two. Then, bet on yourself because no-one else will – trust […]

Instructions – (Rispetto Challenge #52)
For some it may not be a good idea, To ignore instructions that have been supplied, When you buy your furniture from Ikea, (Or … any other flat-pack, DIY guide). […]

Mentors – (SSS & Rispetto Challenge)
Do not take notice of what’s making the rounds. If you really want to go the whole distance, Listen to how your heart sings, and how that sounds. Then, there’s […]

The Green Light – (Rispetto Challenge #45)
If you find yourself going down a poor path, Give yourself the green light to change direction, Best that, than face the dismaying aftermath, Of finding yourself, in total subjection. […]

Cut – (Rispetto Challenge #39)
You feel so down when you get to the big ‘But’ … After the rigmarole, you’ve had to address. Difficult to know why you didn’t made the cut, When you […]

Pain, Beam & Refuge (Rispetto Challenge #36)
Tis the darkest time of the year; the longest of nights. Sorely missing a welcome beam from the sun. The seasonal affective disorder fights, Against any chance refuge; having some […]

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 […]

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, […]

Worry Not – Ch#55 (Just one thing)
Life is too short to worry about failing, Controlling emotions, may well hold you back, Leading a ‘normal’ life oft leaves you wailing. You want to be different? Can’t see […]

Intent – Ch#35 (Just one thing)
Whatever you do, do it with firm intent, Not with abuse, nor rants, nor indignant shouts; A whisper can reach more, with your argument, The wrongful detention – no trial; […]

On Training – Ch#31 (Just one thing)
Give all of yourself, then go on a bit more, If you get a knock-back, take it, on the chin, Shrug it off, don’t try, to even up the score, […]