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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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The Net Caster (Part Twelve)
A table, a bottle of Aphrodite whisky, and two glasses. The scenario was familiar. Was this really down to dumb luck? '
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The Net Caster (Part Eleven)
It hardly mattered in which direction I walked. It was only a matter of time. And there was a figure standing at the end of the street.
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The Net Caster (Part Ten)
The silver dust coated my skin and lips. A haz-bomb. What contaminants was I taking in through my lungs, my skin, the water I drank?
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The Net Caster (Part Nine)
Finally, I could start casting a net for Hamish Mansoorian. But the results were impossible.
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The Net Caster (Part Eight)
I began to shake. The room rippled round me and the options of weeping or going to sleep vied for my attention. Was I a murderer, or just a thief?
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Penny, I shall never look at
Posted on Sun, 23 May 2021
Penny, I shall never look at the Amazon delivery man in the same way again.
I think someone (possibly Jenny?) said in a comment on one of the earlier episodes that they like to save these up to read together, and I'm a bit the same. I...
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Tail" 9
Great approach to the IP.
Posted on Mon, 24 May 2021
Great approach to the IP. Sometimes the memories and our imaginations are what get us through.
Read full commentPosted in We're not in Kansas anymore!
You've made something very
Posted on Wed, 19 May 2021
You've made something very beautiful out of what is obviously a sadness for you, Rachel. The fact that you retain a child-like wonder at the the world around you, which you can put in such wonderful poetry, tells you a great deal about the child...
Read full commentPosted in Wandering Albatross
Lovely, carefree days,
Posted on Thu, 20 May 2021
Lovely, carefree days, Rhiannon. You've brightened my afternoon - it is raining the proverbial cats and dogs here, but no lovely squishy mud to jump in!
Read full commentPosted in Shiny Brown
Thank you so much for reading
Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for reading, Jean, and for your kind comment. I hope all is well with you. I've now had my second jab, so the world is now my something or other! Variants allowing of course.
Read full commentPosted in Pad Life: The Joy of Jabbing
I don't think I've ever seen
Posted on Sun, 09 May 2021
I don't think I've ever seen that process better described. Glad it's not just me. The bit about Robert Mitchum took me back to when I first saw the movie, which was wondrous, and which menacingly haunted my dreams for a long time afterwards.
Read full commentPosted in Developmental Hell (Open the Window)
Poem of the Week
Posted on Sat, 01 May 2021
This wonderful piece is our Poem of the Week. Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in Impaired
Pick of the Day
Posted on Thu, 06 May 2021
This beautiful piece of wisdom and tranquility is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Picture: Pixabay Creative Commons
Read full commentPosted in Resting Place
Pick of the Day
Posted on Sun, 02 May 2021
This masterful piece of storytelling is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in Council Estate Jesus
A striking and beautiful poem
Posted on Sat, 01 May 2021
A striking and beautiful poem, and such a lovely remembrance for your daughter. The picture makes a wonderful accompaniment.
Read full commentPosted in Impaired
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