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Category Archives: Health
In A Hospital Near You
The sun burns down on them. Him and Geoff as they squat in the desert. Could he use a drink, and he doesn’t mean water, but the enemy are visibly before them and he has other things to do. Now in the garden shed, … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Health, Life, life2, old age, writing
Tagged character, environment, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, values, work
37 Comments
The Penalties of Skyping
My mind is always full of a quiet but fixed purpose. To maintain the body and face of an athlete. This is my inflexible goal. Life can get can get in the way of every objective: one has to accept that. But my failsafe rule, my … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, dieting, Health, Life, life2, old age
Tagged ageing, character, life, musing, musings, reflections, self-esteem, technology
17 Comments
After Life
Was that her, it seemed so long ago? Another life lived in another age. A young girl dressed in white, beside the man she’d known since her birth. The son of her dad’s best friend, who played with her in his … Continue reading
Posted in character, childhood, creative writing, faith, Health, Life, old age, Relationships
Tagged ageing, childhood, faith, family, life, reflections, relationships
30 Comments
Bang on My Head ( Update )
For those of you who still remember who I am, which might or might not include myself, I am getting better. We live in a flat on the third floor of a lift-free building and for some time going up … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Health, humour
Tagged character, health, musings, reflections, relationships
31 Comments
Bang on MY Head
Life brings many surprises and some of them are free. One I received recently was a nice bang on the back of the head as a result of slipping on the path. I felt a bit weird but as this is normal I … Continue reading
Unspeakable Acts
When I was younger I remember people talking about the Berlin Wall. About what life was like on the other side and how people would peer at it and the view of East Germany affordable through the Brandenburg Gate. To be … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, Health, humour, Life, old age
Tagged ageing, character, environment, humour, musing, reflections
29 Comments
Knowing Too Much About You
I have a large selection of sisters. Someone
Posted in creative writing, Health, Life, Relationships
Tagged family, life, musings, reflections, relationships
25 Comments
The Unexpected Happens
Autumn, as many of you have observed, is a beautiful season. The trees turn many shades of green-gold and brown: berries glisten in the morning dew. Like many of you,we like to go for a walk in the evening while … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Environment, Health, Life
Tagged environment, musings, Panic, reflections, walking
23 Comments
I Have the Heart of a Youngster
I love to hear new music so do they. I love to get into scrapes, but now tend to be too sensible. I have a reckless streak, but now circled with caution. I love the thrill of adventure but am … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, creative writing, Environment, Health, Life, life2, recreation, Relationships
Tagged ageing, childhood, environment, musings, reflections, values, youth
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Pie for Tea
“We’ll have the pie for dinner she yells across the flat. Her husband is in the kitchen making tea. He does that every day, and helps her dress, discussing the days fresh problems and her approach. Today he will be … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Environment, Health, Relationships
Tagged ageing, career, family, health, life, musings, reflections, values, work
15 Comments