In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Cliché." Clichés become clichés for a reason. Tell us about the last time a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush for you. I think the only time that phrase has been applicable to me was in terms of a relationship with a female friend in … Continue reading Bird Calls
Month: December 2014
Word of Mouth
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Tight Corner." Have you ever managed to paint yourself into the proverbial corner because of your words? What did you do while waiting for them “to dry”? Only on two occasions have I got myself into that situations. Once due to a mis-stressed turn of phrase in which … Continue reading Word of Mouth
Box of Delights
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mystery Box." You wake up one morning to find a beautifully wrapped package next to your bed. Attached to it is a note: “Open me, if you dare.” What’s inside the mystery box? Do you open it? It was a bizarre thing to find at the annex of my … Continue reading Box of Delights
Tranespotting
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "My Hero." Who’s your hero? Tell us a story about why that person plays such an important role in your life. My hero? Well I'm sticking this firmly in the real world and it is probably of no surprise to people who know me that my hero, idol, … Continue reading Tranespotting
The Gift
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Secret Santa." You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you want. The caveat? You have to give it anonymously. What gift would you give, and to whom? The ultimate gift I could give as secret Santa would be to give … Continue reading The Gift
Powerplay
On the Christmas front I have suceeded in finishing off all my gifts that needed to be posted so Amy, Hannah and Katherine should receive their gifts by Tuesday. I have spent a rather large amount on Katherine with Christmas and Cuba gifts, sadly our plan to meet up has proved to be unworkable (and … Continue reading Powerplay
The Bottom of the Sock Draw
The Bottom of the Sock Draw.
The Bottom of the Sock Draw
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "The Object of My Dejection." The unfinished or abandoned idea is a main stay of virtually every person on the planet, especially those of creative disposition. The mythical bottom of the Sock Draw where writers store unfinished and unused ideas is partially myth. The band Transatlantic Conversations … Continue reading The Bottom of the Sock Draw
Lies My Parents Told Me
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Sweet Little Lies." Lies are bad news. It is never justified not matter what the circumstance as ultimately you get hurt. Yes the truth can be painful but the lie just makes it worse. An unhappy truth is a ting, like that of a pin prick or … Continue reading Lies My Parents Told Me
Haven’t done one of these silly things in a good while
31 questions about me. [1] Who are you? [2] Are we friends? [3] When and how did we meet? [4] How have I affected you? [5] What do you think of me? [6] What's the fondest memory you have of me? [7] How long do you think we will be friends or enemies? [9] Have … Continue reading Haven’t done one of these silly things in a good while