Tag Archives: Love

In the Blood – A Book Review

In the Blood is an onion. You peel one layer away thinking you have it all figured out when you’re faced with another layer, and another, and another. The characters are complex and surprising and every one of them well … Continue reading

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Butterfly Bones – A Book Review

It was the publisher’s blurb that first hooked me…I just could not resist, “a girl with a rare disease. A dad with a plan that defies nature. And now, nature wants revenge.” Sounds fascinating yes? It absolutely is. The weird … Continue reading

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A Christmas Story —What if…

She looked so young – no more than a teenager – as she stood at the bus stop in the early dawn. Lifting the tiny baby closer to her shoulder, she watched as her husband tried to buy their tickets home. He … Continue reading

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In Loving Memory

Today we bid a very sad farewell to our fur baby Cally, and we are heartbroken. We had her for eight wonderful years. She was an absolute delight and from the first day, had us wound around her little puppy paw. … Continue reading

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Plumbing the Depths of Her Love

It’s Mother’s Day and I thought write something…I don’t know…a bit different. ‘What is he doing?’ The noise – make that racket – coming from the kitchen was punctuated by exasperated bellowing. ‘Grrr!’ BANG… CRASH… ‘GET—IN—THERE—BLAST YOU’ CRASH…THUNK… ‘Grrr!’ CLANG… … Continue reading

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The Scribes Cave – Rebirth

“It’s just perfect!” Jenny spun in a circle; joy written all over her face. “I absolutely love these tiles, they’re gorgeous!” “Just look at the thickness of these walls, Jen!” Matt patted the window ledge he was sitting on. “Put some … Continue reading

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Rosie is Red, Violence is Blue – A Story of All Conquering Love

Once again, Alastair has given us a great photo prompt to create some flash fiction. All you need to do is pluck a mere 200 words from your imagination. Fly on over to Sunday Photo Fiction and join in the fun and while … Continue reading

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Introducing Little Man Harry

A bit over two weeks ago, in my little corner of the planet, the world population increased by one when Little Man Harry made his appearance. Weighing 3.66kg (a whisker under 8 pounds), he joins his four sisters Bella, Eliza, and … Continue reading

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Daily Prompt: Bittersweet Memories – I’ll See You in the Morning

Daily Prompt: Bittersweet Memories: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/daily-prompt-bittersweet/                                                  *          *          *   … Continue reading

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His Death – My Peace

Illegal trial; though silent He remained. And in that silence brave they were and spat, and called Him names. A blindfold placed upon Him – they struck Him with their hands, “If you’re the Christ, who strikes you – Can’t … Continue reading

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