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A Tribute to Rimsky Korsakov
A writing class exercise, 'The unreliable narrator'! Summer time is quite stressful. The sun has got his hat on at a most unearthly hour and doesn’t...
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Experience
He could vividly remember the first time. Under the bridge on the canal. They had goaded him his mates. Called him a whimp, a pussy, a girl. Friends...
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Perceptions
I love watching antique shows, always the thought that I might find something of great value in a charity shop. I suppose if I did I would feel...
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Revenge is a dish best served cold
Lucy sat in one of the leather armchairs, sinking into its depths, and savoured the rich, earthy taste of the espresso. She nibbled at the biscotti...
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Tom's Secret
A story I started a while back that needs continuing, I think! Tom was in the kitchen. On tiptoes with hands resting on the sink he was just able to...
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Hi Jean
Posted on Fri, 07 Apr 2023
Hi Jean
You explain things so well with not a hint of self pity. You are certainly going through the mill but as you say the lesion on the brain was found early so hopefully it can be dealt with quickly. Your poor treatment at the hospital...
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Tina, beautiful.
Posted on Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Tina, beautiful.
So many great lines and images.
I think you make her live a little for us readers as well. What a lovely tribute.
Lindy
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So well written 'stitched
Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
So well written 'stitched together with sand bags' what a great line.
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What a lovely description of
Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2025
What a lovely description of the year's weather and its changing seasons.
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A lovely poem. I imagine the
Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2025
A lovely poem. I imagine the original would sound well in its native language.
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A good read, picks up the
Posted on Sat, 31 May 2025
A good read, picks up the bullying nature of teenagers and love the ending!
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What a touching and moving
Posted on Fri, 11 Oct 2024
What a touching and moving account of your last day out with 'mum'. What strikes me is the pleasure she took in her new 'experiences' even though some she had experienced before,many times. Each day presenting something to enjoy.
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So sorry to hear that you are
Posted on Tue, 03 Sep 2024
So sorry to hear that you are ailing. My husband often quotes his granny who said "Don't grow old" but the alternative is much worse!
I had an MRI scan a while ago, didn't get music to listen to. I thought the sounds were like listening to...
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Hi Rhiannon
Posted on Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Hi Rhiannon
Lovely poem and description.
I love begonias and mine seem to have done pretty well this year, especially a pale pink, peachyone. Ballroom dresses is such an apt choice of words.
Lindy
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You sum up a child's logic
Posted on Sun, 21 Jul 2024
You sum up a child's logic and knowledge so well. Beautifully done.
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