One-Liner Wednesday: Gone But Not Forgotten
”I may be past it – but at least I’ve got history.” One-Liner Wednesday 29 November 2017
One-Liner Wednesday: Say What You See
“‘Storage solution’ my arse. It’s a shelf.” One-Liner Wednesday 15 November 2017
One-Liner Wednesday: Overthinking
“I worry that I’m neurotic” – let’s just say ‘Anon’ and leave it at that, shall we? One-Liner Wednesday 8 November 2017
Heeeeere’s Johnny…………….Oh
Being the latest despatch from the front line of one man’s war on terroir…. Our rural idyll here in the heart of la France profonde is lovely, but there’s one problem. Nature rather objects to us having muscled in and wants to take our little piece back – which it tries to do relentlessly throughout…
One-Liner Wednesday: Beyond his years
“I’m not weird, I’m wise” – Grandson, age 10 (Jury’s still out on that one.) One-Liner Wednesday 9 August 2017
False Pretences: The Way Forward
It’s one of those days today – a glorious morn when the designated theme from ‘365 Days of Writing Prompts’ actually throws up something that stirs a response. “The Stat Connection. Go to your Stats page and check your top 3-5 posts. Why do you think they’ve been successful? Find the connection between them and…
One-Liner Wednesday: Salesmanship
“Well, that worked” One Liner Wednesday 19 July 2017
One Liner Wednesday: ‘You can trust me, I’m a bureaucrat’
“If you are not sure if we need to know something, tell us anyway.“ I’ve just started receiving my state old age pension from the UK. They sent me a letter telling me this and enclosed a leaflet about what I need to do should my circumstances change. It contained this priceless invocation to submit…
One-Liner Wednesday: Multi-tasking
“I don’t suffer from stress…..but I am a carrier” My favourite joke, from one oif my favourite comedians, Steven Wright. And like all the best jokes, there’s probably a grain of truth in it. – – – ooOoo – – – If you’re wondering what any of this has to do with multi-tasking, today’s instalmemt…
Life’s Ups and Downs
When people say to me ‘you couldn’t make it up’ I can only agree. Imagination is not my strong point, which is why today’s instalment of WordPress’ ‘365 Days of Writing Prompts’ poses something of a challenge: “Fictional Elevator. You’re stuck in an elevator with an intriguing stranger. Write this scene.” You lost me at…
the only deadhead in the hameau 