When my little sister was littler still she liked coming home from school for her lunch. I say lunch because I'm an adopted southerner but 'oop north … [Read more...] about How to make your dreams come true
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When words are not enough – The Power of Touch
Last year I heard Terry Waite speak at Sherborne Literary Festival. He spoke of the time when he was held hostage in Beirut - it had been twenty-five … [Read more...] about When words are not enough – The Power of Touch
Family Stories – Look closely. What do you see?
Are you looking closely? So, what do you see? All old lady? A smiling woman? A vibrant girl? A woman full of hopes and dreams? I'll put money … [Read more...] about Family Stories – Look closely. What do you see?
How I stopped getting distracted by social media
Easily distracted by headlines? Me too! I was checking my email, my Facebook pages (oh dear - plural) my Twitter, following links to other posts that … [Read more...] about How I stopped getting distracted by social media
It’s just not Cricket – it’s poetry too!
VITAI LAMPADA Thinking of my dad today as is my habit since he died. He loved words, loved poetry and could quote reams and reams of it - much to … [Read more...] about It’s just not Cricket – it’s poetry too!
Why you need a notebook – Writing Short Stories
Waiting for Mr Faultless Last week one of my short stories was published in My Weekly magazine in the UK. The title was Waiting for Mr Faultless and … [Read more...] about Why you need a notebook – Writing Short Stories