Inspiration point (IP)
We've had a few pieces recently on the theme of memory, looking back, and reflecting on times past. It's a rich source of material, and the variety of the writing, both fiction and fact, has been one of the joys. So this week's IP is 'looking back'. Fact, fiction, comedy, tragedy, and all points in between - I look forward to seeing the results!
Inspiration point
A Victorian Lady's Memoirs Part Four
From my diaries I have recollections of Nelly constantly wiping hands in her apron, it seemed to me at the time she was always being interrupted from...
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A Victorian Lady's Memoirs Part Three
I did feel that air of excitement, but also a slight trepidation, as the last time I saw my cousin Julia, was when we were nine, which was nearly six...
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A Victorian Lady's Memoirs Part Two
I remember sitting at breakfast that morning, asking mama how long we would be able to stay at Uncle and Aunts. “ My dear Emily,” she replied in her...
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Addictions.
There are lots of different kinds of addictions. I suppose if I had to put them into categories, I would put them as mild, medium, strong, severe,...
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African Memories
Old Madala, a picannin friend and I passed time in mouth-watering anticipation. Under the Mopana tree, which stood near their khia at the end of our...
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