Every now and again I see questions from budding writers asking the more experienced; ‘Where do you get your ideas from ( Read more... )

Two days ago I received an abusive email from someone I didn’t know. The email was sent in response to another email that a friend of mine sent to me, the abuser and to others. Obviously the abuser felt strongly enough to respond, but in a manner that I find totally unacceptable. What I also found unacceptable was the fact that he included me ( Read more... )

The house was a mess. Her bare feet felt every grain of dirt on the tiled floors, her eyes seemed to hone in on every dust-filled cobweb and she didn’t dare place her hand on the surface of the cabinet for fear of sending dust clouds into the air. Add to that the mess of teenagers, a pile of ironing with more washing to go out, and the kitchen ( Read more... )

I've been taking a few photos lately, for various reason. Hubby and I were asked to take photos at a nephew's wedding, so we did. 660 photos totalling 2.15gb. I think we got a few good ones :D

Also took some photos of a sunset and a niece in the past month that I like.

( Just because I can share I am. Just don't look if you don't want to. )

I’m back working in an office situation, and I love it. Working from home was becoming difficult ( Read more... )

Back from 5 days away. It wasn't long enough, but then again it never is ( Read more... )

You’re a writer. There’s this idea in your head for a story. You sit in front of the PC, or with notepad and pen, and ... NOTHING ( Read more... )

An artist (of words, of art or of music) needs to be sensitive. How else can they produce their art to tug at the emotions of their viewers? How else can we touch the lives of the people out there ( Read more... )

*shakes head ( Read more... )

I’m a mother with two teenage sons. This means I supervise and assist with homework, I drive them to school and to sport and other activities, I wash and iron clothes, I cook and do housework. All without a word of thanks ( Read more... )