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Category Archives: childhood
Tea and Biscuits
I knew a lady , old and proud. Money was in short supply but from her dress and demeanor that would never show. She never complained . She had little but her privacy and guarded it closely. What her life … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, creative writing, Fiction, old age, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, inspiration, life, musings, reflections, relationships, writing
33 Comments
Drifting Into Adulthood
I grew up in a slightly odd childhood, one of the younger of six siblings, and sometime after my mother had exhausted all sense of wonder at the birth of a new child. Dealing efficiently with the demands of a … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, community, employment, Environment, Life, Relationships, Talent, Uncategorized
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, environment, inspiration, life, musing, reflections, relationships
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A Curious Ambition
“So you want to be an artist”, my father had said.,” or at least an entertainer”. What’s the difference” I replied.” An entertainer helps people forget, but an artist wants to remind people of the truth: of where they are. … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, employment, faith, Life, life2, Talent, writing
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents
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Talent Spotting For Dummies
As a young teenager my main passions were football, and history. You can’t “do” history, or at least not if you’re a small boy, because it’s all in the past, and Henry XIII is too busy getting married again to discuss his … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, humour, Life, life2, skils, Talent, writing
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, sport, talents, youth
25 Comments
My Life as a Tea Bag
I can remember a few key episodes in my life. Quite a lot of them, actually, though in a highly censored form to maintain my self-esteem. One thing I cannot remember, despite considerable effort, is my birth. In fact I can’t remember my … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, Environment, faith, humour, Life, life2
Tagged character, childhood, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values
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The Purpose of Writing
Is it true that an entertainer is one who writes to amuse, disturb or divert while an artist often writes for himself; sometimes because he feels he has no choice. Is being an artist the last hope of the socially awkward who, on land shuffle around … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, creative writing, humour, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, youth
16 Comments
Albert
He was a funny old chap. He used to come by and do odd jobs for my aunt, and me and my cousins would sometimes watch him. He was a living block of gruff, practical no-nonsense kindness. He has been gone … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, community, creative writing, Life, life2, old age, Relationships
Tagged character, childhood, family, inspiration, life, musings, relationships, values, work
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Face On A Boat
Kicked out of bed, dad’s voice gruff but warm, he spoke in terms of needs, his eyes of love .”Duty, chores and routine: all came first. Emotions were somehow managed in between.” Saying that he was a loving dad. In the manner … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, Life, life2, old age, soldiers
Tagged ageing, character, childhood, family, inspiration, life, musings, reflections, time, values
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My Ambassador to Youth
I had no idea what was going on, who I was, or what was expected of me. I ate fish and chips every day because they were cheap and I knew how to order them. I approached my work with … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, Environment, faith, life2, Relationships, skils
Tagged character, confidence, environment, faith, family, inspiration, musing, reflections, relationships
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We Live in a House of Many Rooms
But many of them are unfurnished and unlit. Those rooms are the possibilities afforded by our personalities and abilities. Gradually, if misfortune strikes, we will turn off the lights of one room after another, till the warm and blazing mansion … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, community, creative writing, Environment, Relationships
Tagged character, childhood, confidence, environment, faith, family, life, musings, reflections, relationships
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