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Category Archives: humour
“Candid Corner”
You may not have heard of it yet, but you surely will do. The new craze sweeping through the internet. ’Candid Corner’ is a platform where, by using anonymous names, you can be as honest or ‘candid’ as you like about the object … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Life, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, family, musing, reflections, relationships, writing
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Uncontrolled Brawling at Anger Management Class
The Rev Nigel Windstay was a busy chap and liked to keep his fingers in as many pies as possible: not all of them cooked by his wife which irritated the hell out of her. When she got especially annoyed he would tell her to … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Fiction, humour, writing
Tagged character, Fiction, life, reflections, relationships, writing
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Parting Words
You know that expression, “Live one day at a time”. Well there comes a day. for some of us, when we are living “One breath at a time”. That’s where Molly was at this moment. Not all bad mind you. The … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Life, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, family, musing, reflections, relationships, writing
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‘Ducker’ Barrington
Isn’t it curious how two very different aspects of human character can manifest themselves , under one roof, in one family and as a result of the same basic upbringing. ‘Ducker’ had a brother called Nicholas who, for some years,thought ‘Ali … Continue reading
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Tagged character, confidence, environment, family, humour, life, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values, writing
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The Final Judgement
Not to rub it in, but it hadn’t gone all that well for Simon. Nothing too bad, of course. I wouldn’t like to exaggerate but he always remained, how would you say it, just outside the winner’s circle. Just below the balcony where … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Life, life2, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, confidence, family, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, self-esteem, talents, values, writing, youth
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Desperate Circumstances
Professor Monkton, who graduated from a college created by his own imagination, wrung his hands as he looked at his bank statement. Hardly enough for a light luncheon at the local refuse tip. Everything now hung on his latest invention. A jam … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, skils, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, self-esteem, talents, work
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A Guide to Domestic Bliss for the New Husband or Partner
Household Chores It is a good idea to have a small CD or section on your I pod which contains a range of useful sound effects produced by the “gifted man about the house”. These might include the sounds of … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Fiction, humour, Life, Relationships, skils, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged character, cooking, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, talents
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Gentle Incompetence
Recently I have been paying more attention to my writing career. Sorry, I’ve got a bit carried away there. What I meant to say was,” I’ve been paying a bit more attention to my desire to have a writing career”. … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, employment, Fiction, humour, Life, skils, Talent, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, inspiration, life, musing, musings, Panic, reflections, self-esteem, talents, work
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