Starfish Girl
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Revenge is a dish best served cold
Lucy sat in one of the leather armchairs, sinking into its depths, and savoured the rich, earthy taste of the espresso. She nibbled at the biscotti...
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Tom's Secret
A story I started a while back that needs continuing, I think! Tom was in the kitchen. On tiptoes with hands resting on the sink he was just able to...
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Swan Song
Swan Song The mirror was cracked and smeary. Some of the lights around its edge flickered as though trying to send some sort of Morse Code message...
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The Spa
The Spa I blame him. Why didn't he see? Surely there were enough clues. At first, in the beginning, we were so close. Soul mates! What a ridiculous...
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The End of the Pier
No, no! You sit there. I’ve got everything ready. Tea ok for you? Earl Grey with lemon? I could make coffee if you prefer? Tea is so English isn’t it...
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Hi Jean
Posted on Fri, 07 Apr 2023
Hi Jean
You explain things so well with not a hint of self pity. You are certainly going through the mill but as you say the lesion on the brain was found early so hopefully it can be dealt with quickly. Your poor treatment at the hospital...
Read full commentPosted in Bitty Barby Boob RIP part 2
Tina, beautiful.
Posted on Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Tina, beautiful.
So many great lines and images.
I think you make her live a little for us readers as well. What a lovely tribute.
Lindy
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So well written 'stitched
Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
So well written 'stitched together with sand bags' what a great line.
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What a touching and moving
Posted on Fri, 11 Oct 2024
What a touching and moving account of your last day out with 'mum'. What strikes me is the pleasure she took in her new 'experiences' even though some she had experienced before,many times. Each day presenting something to enjoy.
Read full commentPosted in Gift: A Son's Story (extract) - A day out
So sorry to hear that you are
Posted on Tue, 03 Sep 2024
So sorry to hear that you are ailing. My husband often quotes his granny who said "Don't grow old" but the alternative is much worse!
I had an MRI scan a while ago, didn't get music to listen to. I thought the sounds were like listening to...
Read full commentPosted in Can Life Get Better?
Hi Rhiannon
Posted on Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Hi Rhiannon
Lovely poem and description.
I love begonias and mine seem to have done pretty well this year, especially a pale pink, peachyone. Ballroom dresses is such an apt choice of words.
Lindy
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You sum up a child's logic
Posted on Sun, 21 Jul 2024
You sum up a child's logic and knowledge so well. Beautifully done.
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I am enjoying your
Posted on Wed, 26 Jun 2024
I am enjoying your 'travelogue' Maxine. Love your comments about places you visit.
Went to Malta some years ago and stayed in Valleta, as you say a lovely island.
Read full commentPosted in Malta. Part Five.
A lovely, scenic and calming
Posted on Thu, 04 Apr 2024
A lovely, scenic and calming country walk (in spite of the mud). Last year we spent a week in Dorstone, not far from Peterchurch. A truely delightful part of the world and so well portrayed by your words.
Thanks for the reminder of our...
Read full commentPosted in Above Peterchurch, east of the Black Mountains
So atmospheric and
Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024
So atmospheric and picturesque. Each detail is so easily seen.
Lindy
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