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Tag Archives: musing
Parallel Worlds
I remember I was thinking, was it yesterday or twenty years ago, about the existence of parallel worlds. Of other places in distant galaxies where someone could drive his Ford Brillo, or whatever the name of it is, into a MacDonalds and … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, character, environment, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, writing
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Some Years after The Engagement
She raised her eyes to view her reflection in the mirror and studied the face before her. Still young and clean of line, but knowledge now marked her eyes. Experience, effort, putting on a brave face: they were present too. A face of … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Life, Relationships, Romance, writing
Tagged character, life, musing, reflections, relationships, writing
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In Syria
Her face was like a river bed dried and cracked by unrelenting heat. Sitting there, beside the church on streets bleached white by sunlight, she made no statement, but still I felt I knew her. This other soul. This old … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, faith, Life, Relationships, writing
Tagged ageing, character, conflict, life, musing, musings, reflections, syria, time
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“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
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Tagged character, family, musing, 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
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Tagged character, family, musing, reflections, relationships, writing
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The Engagement
He loved her but it didn’t show. Gave her protection from a distance: understanding without a sense of intimacy. Just some guy in a cubicle crunching numbers through the working day. It wasn’t climbing Everest but it paid the bills. … Continue reading
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Tagged character, health, life, musing, musings, reflections, 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
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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
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Death By Manners
There are individuals whose sensibilities and general wariness about causing offense can seriously damage their chances of making the best of their situation or talents. I am reminded of a famous, though receding event in the history of mankind when the … Continue reading
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Tagged character, confidence, conflict, environment, humour, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, values, writing
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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
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Tagged character, cooking, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, talents
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