Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Narcissist

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

He always opened doors for ladies. and thanked you if you made him tea: in all the facile worlds he entered, he defined life’s mannered courtesies, but something in his bearing told you his instincts were all predatory. He swam through life’s corralled … Continue reading →

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What You Want I Am

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

The single truth which fed and clothed her every day since dropping out of university to embrace her new calling was to do with men. Inspired by the welcome and then depressing attentions of her classics professor, she realised she could earn … Continue reading →

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You could call it a meeting of minds: a moment  for two souls who found in each other’s company that,briefly, the world made sense, but that was all it was and everything. It was a holiday romance, a trick of circumstance where a lady … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks | 20 Comments

Technical Interface And The Older Brain

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

My brain is largely empty, because I have always disliked clutter, and I sieve changes in the world using a complex set of reflexes commonly known as “Lack of Interest.”  Never the less, on regular occasions we enjoy the company of my … Continue reading →

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Offering Advice

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

In fairness to myself, I recognise my advice is not always welcome, and though I strive to improve myself, and offer a range of “Life-tips” to those around me, I am aware that even these tips may be flawed, or … Continue reading →

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The Dating Adventure of Rocky Marshmallow

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Rocky was easing himself inside his treasured Elvis jacket made from beautiful white leather, created in the days when it still thought civilised to use such materials, complete with tassels and was smiling to himself. Two reasons: he could remember going to see … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Lorna Earl, author of “Never Turn Back”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

      I don’t know when I came across the Blog of Lorna Earl, ( http://lornasvoice.com/ ) but I do know I have followed her posts for over three years now and always marvelled at the mixture of toughness and … Continue reading →

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