The last time I think I was truly aghast is long ago and buried in my memory I don't think it is worth digging up. But the last someone was truly aghast with me was a few Christmases ago, when a former work colleague kept nagging at me to keep tabs on her boyfriend. First … Continue reading YDWP: Aghast
"She doesn't look very powerful?" "No she doesn't and that is her secret of success." "But the other witches and wizards show themselves their power." "Amateurs and prima Donna's after the attention. She's the real deal, a harbringer of doom." "Why do you not do something about her?" "Balance, she keeps the others in check..." … Continue reading YDWP: The Witch
"What made you change your mind about doing it full time?" asked Tally lying back on the bed. "Simple, I figured it would stop being fun," John answered as he undressed. "Plus it helps that I have a steady income coming in." He joined Tally on the bed, "so you want your hobby to remain … Continue reading YDWP: Streaming
Here is a bit of Duke Ellington for Sunday Morning https://youtu.be/x0PlS8nuceA Ragtag Daily Prompt: Tune
The power was out but the fires were still roaring, the hotel staff had responded to the situation well and were already on their way to the emergency generator and the Manager had gone to the radio room and was sending out distress calls. Obviously it was still a bit chaotic on the frequencies from … Continue reading RDP: In the Snow
This is a quite deliberately staged photo in Cuba. I thought it'd be hilarious to sit on a beach in the Caribbean in a flat cap drinking a pint of Mild. In a dimpled handle glass too... However the story behind the photo was a little more complex. First up I was travelling alone and … Continue reading YDWP: By the Seaside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDJrXeExJ4 Have you noticed that songs whose titles being with the word "Someday" are never songs which have much of a positive spin to the lyrics. The above song dates back to the early days of Jazz and was written by the first important composer of Jazz: Jelly Roll Morton. The song has been … Continue reading YDWP: Someday
"When I was a young all I wanted was the respect of honest men and the undying adulation of attractive women, all I know now is that I want a cup of tea." "Oh very droll," murmured the Colonel while gentle pressing down his wiry moustache. "I would say another glass of that fine Sherry you … Continue reading Drinks at 7
"Would you describe yourself as a glamorous woman?" "I guess so." "Well we have this femme fatale role available.... How comfortable are you with your figure?" "Fairly comfortable." "Well the role will involve you undressing." "Okay, that'd be a new experience in front of an audience. I am used to having people stare at my … Continue reading Casting Couch
Here's a little something to make you smile on this cold winter's day Ragtag Daily Prompt: Camouflage
