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I have 130 stories published in 11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 361856 times and 185 of my stories have been cherry picked.
915 of my 4,316 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 990 votes

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Assorted writers' groups, the odd anthology, occasional readings.  Lots of looking out of the window.  Hello, and thanks for dropping by.

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Readings of Episodes One and Two of the Pad Life Journals are now available on Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-968566758   More to follow!

 

 

 

 

My stories

Opposable Thumbs

General rant. State of world. State of nation. Digits.
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The List

My mother died as she lived. In Marks and Spencer's Food Hall.
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My Mother And I Agree On Something

I lost my Mum last month. She was a funny and wise woman, and I wrote this last year after a conversation during which, for once, we really did agree on something.
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The Restructure Roundel

Met up with a former colleague the other day. This is for all those who are now, or ever have been, working in public services.
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Not Quite The Eve Of Destruction (2017 IP)

‘Can’t I have one? Just one little one? I’ve been so good all year…’ ‘No you bloody can’t, and put that Scythe down or I swear to Me I’ll confiscate it for good.'

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915 of my comments have received 990 Great Feedback votes

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Story of the Week

Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023

This is also our Story of the Week. Congratulations!

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Posted in A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish

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Pick of the Day

Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023

This beautiful and tender story is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.

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It's all so heartbreaking.

Posted on Thu, 15 Jun 2023

It's all so heartbreaking. Those young people with all their lives ahead of them, and this gentleman with memories and experiences he should have had time to savour, reflect on and share. Very very sad.

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Posted in Ian Coats.

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So glad that you are getting

Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2023

So glad that you are getting so much support from your family. In the midst of all the concern, they must be so proud of you. What a lovely comment from your grandson! Your strength in being able to appreciate your good days is wonderful to hear...

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Posted in Cancer Log 3

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Gorgeous story, Paul, I was

Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023

Gorgeous story, Paul, I was absolutely hooked from the first sentence. The only slight quibble I had was with the last paragraph. I wanted Marie to be actually shown in that final scene - maybe a hand getting the fish out of the fridge or...

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Posted in A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish

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Pick of the Day

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2023

This lovely celebration of music, love and discovery is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.

Picture copyright free from Wikimedia Commons:...

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Wonderful, Di - it's so great

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2023

Wonderful, Di - it's so great when they find their wings! Music is such an amazing thing to share. I hope your son - and his percussionist! - continue to find much joy in their creations.

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Poem of the Week

Posted on Wed, 17 May 2023

This lovely meditation on the yearly renewal of nature is our Poem of the Week. Congratulations!

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Posted in Miracle Of Spring On Gossamer Wings

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Very topical, Ewan, one way

Posted on Fri, 19 May 2023

Very topical, Ewan, one way and another. The only bit of kit I've got that talks to me is my Bluetooth speaker, which announces 'BATTERY LOW' in a computer's idea of an American accent. And that gives me the heebies.

Enjoyed this very...

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Posted in Klevra®

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A sad tale, and the voices of

Posted on Tue, 02 May 2023

A sad tale, and the voices of the narrator and children are so well done.

Let's hope it doesn't come to this although, when you think of the species we have already lost, it doesn't look good.

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Posted in Then and Now

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