I first set myself writing goals in October 2015. In deciding what (if anything) I wanted to save from my archieved website, I re-read them. Some of them made me laugh, others I was pleased to say I'd (finally) placed a tick beside, but ... the most important thing it did was to make me... Continue Reading →
Musicals – what’s your style?
I may have mentioned that I'd like to see a less action/shooty type film to Himself and obtained a promise that he'd take a look at his collection of films for something a bit more "me". His first choice was a good one, being the film version of a book I'd read with my book... Continue Reading →
Secret Nuclear Bunker
I know, I know, the whole point of something being secret is that you don't know about it. It's one of the things that always makes me laugh about our annual visits to a re-enacting event held at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker in Cheshire - especially when I first catch sight of the... Continue Reading →
AmeriCARna – or hot rods & other stuff
To me - like many a woman - a car is simply a practical tool. It gets me from A to B, hopefully in comfort and safely. Despite this, Himself has managed to persuade me to attend an Easter weekend Ferrari festival in a nearby town, where I've admitted to casting a few admiring glances... Continue Reading →
Lagom – or the magic of just enough
A Swedish word, although a concept that is shared across Scandinavia, it means not too much, not too little – just right. The wags amongst us would probably christen it the Goldilocks concept, but it's not about trying everything till you find the one that suits you, it's ... well, I'll hand you over to... Continue Reading →
Monday morning – recovery time?
Oh how hard they can be - especially when you've had a particularly enjoyable weekend - whether that be of the wild party or the quiet restful sort. Sometimes I'm physically exhausted after tramping around the countryside with a camera, so am ready for a little break behind my desk. A run to the West... Continue Reading →
On this day …
This week's Friday feeling comes courtesy of Monty Python & James Bond for, on this day in 1969 & 1962, they each made their debut. Showcasing the talents of Eric Idle, Graham Chapman John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, and Terry Jones, I was surprised to read that the series had lasted for only one... Continue Reading →
#IWSG : Life events & writing
The Insecure Writers Support Group is a marvellous group set up by Alex Cavanagh. On the first Wednesday of every month, members post thoughts, fears or words of encouragement for fellow writers. The link above takes you to details about the group and how to join. You'll also find a list of bloggers signed up... Continue Reading →
Seven deadly sins
This writing prompt caught my eye as I thought it might be fun to play with. Until the real world rushed that is. One of the most powerful people in the world right now embodies all these sins. And that's when the comedy died ... For isn't this list the absolute empitomy of Trump and... Continue Reading →