Monthly Archives: September 2019

Hindsight

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

She raised her eyes to view her reflection in the mirror, studying the face before her: still young and clean of line, but with too much knowledge in her eyes: that was her belief. In music or in stories she … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Strategy

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Ruth was getting ready for her date with Herman, but her heart was not singing: she recognised she had rung him to arouse the jealousy of the man she actually wanted as her lover, and not from any real desire … Continue reading →

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A Life And A Half

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

‘Mackers’ or Mackintosh for the pedantic was one of those fellows who “Packed it in:” four marriages, three of them producing a single child which Mackers called “Spreading the load:” more jobs and ‘vocations’ than you could cram into a … Continue reading →

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My Father Was A Bank Manager

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

  He worshipped steadiness in all things, closely followed by order and then routine: chosen dramas on television were watched to their conclusion whether they entertained him or not, and books finished for the same reason. Holidays involved a trip … Continue reading →

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