1968 came along and suddenly I was ten years old and in my final year at Junior school. That was the first time I heard the words “Eleven Plus.” The...
And then it happened. A life-changing event. Sometime in 1967, Mum and Dad got a letter from the council. They’d got what they wanted. An offer of a...
The most important place in the school was “The Hall”. We had our morning assembly in “The Hall”. We had our school dinners in “The Hall” And we also...
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Hi Rhiannonw, sometimes its
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
Hi Rhiannonw, sometimes its better to reflect than react. Reaction is usually instant but reflection takes time. Perhaps we all need time before we react. Nice little poem.
Mate, can't wait for the next bit. You've created a character right there in just a few hundred words. I feel I know him, this could be a novel. Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow Jess, this is deep. I've read it numerous times and I'm still trying to work it out. I'm now thinking its a robot of some kind? But in the form of someone you loved? It's kept me guessing, which is a good thing! Whatever it is, it's good....
Hi Jess! Of course I remember you. You wrote a great story called "Searching You" which I loved. Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope you're doing okay. You've obviously kept up with your writing ( I must go and have a look at your recent...
Brought a smile to my face for many reasons. Firstly because it's obvious that you loved where you worked and not many people can say that anymore. Secondly, because you're about to start a new phase of your life and that's a good thing. I've...
Hi Mate, loved this. Brought back memories. Mr Whittle with his oversized slipper, Mrs Harvey with the palm of her hand, Mr Bush with his cane, Mr Charman with the board rubber. I was hit with all of these. I can smile and laugh about it, but...
Great story Itane Vero, I was routing for him right from the start. You created a character that the reader can relate to and sympathise with very quickly. Maybe a part 2?
Liked this Ed. You open with drifting icy kapok. Great imagery that sets the scene for the rest of the poem. Trees looking like fairy cakes, weeping cars... whats not to like? Great poem mate.
Hi Di, I just had this idea that maybe this long last watch was just hanging about somewhere with everyone thinking it was a fake. Its a true story about the watch. It was Buzz Aldrins and it has been missing since 1970!
Hi Rhiannonw, sometimes its
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
Hi Rhiannonw, sometimes its better to reflect than react. Reaction is usually instant but reflection takes time. Perhaps we all need time before we react. Nice little poem.
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Mate, can't wait for the next
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
Mate, can't wait for the next bit. You've created a character right there in just a few hundred words. I feel I know him, this could be a novel. Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow Jess, this is deep. I've
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2025
Wow Jess, this is deep. I've read it numerous times and I'm still trying to work it out. I'm now thinking its a robot of some kind? But in the form of someone you loved? It's kept me guessing, which is a good thing! Whatever it is, it's good....
Read full commentPosted in Can We Bleed?
Hi Jess! Of course I remember
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2025
Hi Jess! Of course I remember you. You wrote a great story called "Searching You" which I loved. Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope you're doing okay. You've obviously kept up with your writing ( I must go and have a look at your recent...
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Brought a smile to my face
Posted on Mon, 12 May 2025
Brought a smile to my face for many reasons. Firstly because it's obvious that you loved where you worked and not many people can say that anymore. Secondly, because you're about to start a new phase of your life and that's a good thing. I've...
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Hi Mate, loved this. Brought
Posted on Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Hi Mate, loved this. Brought back memories. Mr Whittle with his oversized slipper, Mrs Harvey with the palm of her hand, Mr Bush with his cane, Mr Charman with the board rubber. I was hit with all of these. I can smile and laugh about it, but...
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Made me smile. A good day, I
Posted on Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Made me smile. A good day, I think we all had those, when we suddenly felt part of "The Gang", even if it didn't last for long! Nice read Caldwell.
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Great story Itane Vero, I was
Posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2025
Great story Itane Vero, I was routing for him right from the start. You created a character that the reader can relate to and sympathise with very quickly. Maybe a part 2?
Read full commentPosted in Having perhaps the better claim
Liked this Ed. You open with
Posted on Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Liked this Ed. You open with drifting icy kapok. Great imagery that sets the scene for the rest of the poem. Trees looking like fairy cakes, weeping cars... whats not to like? Great poem mate.
Read full commentPosted in Snow
Hi Di, I just had this idea
Posted on Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Hi Di, I just had this idea that maybe this long last watch was just hanging about somewhere with everyone thinking it was a fake. Its a true story about the watch. It was Buzz Aldrins and it has been missing since 1970!
Read full commentPosted in The Speedy ( Part 3 ) Final
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