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Man and a dog – 121 words

January 11, 2022 By Ellen

Man and a dog. I used to have a dog like that, he said. Oh? I said. The dog, tucked under my arm, wagged against my ribs. Yes, and then, one day, it started biting people. Just like that, he said. Oh? I said, but I didn’t believe him. Yes, and suddenly it wasn’t smooth-haired […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, creative writing, dog, man, Patterdale Terrier

96 words – feeling old

December 12, 2021 By Ellen

Feeling old is just in the mind, they say. It’s only a number, they say. Hormones, who needs ‘em? But. There’s always a but. You wouldn’t want to leap in unselfconsciously with your loose flapping skin and grey hair flying, would you? That would look ridiculous. Shameful. They don’t want wizening women sticking their beaky […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aging, feminism, patriarchy

92 Words – driving home

December 2, 2021 By Ellen

Inside it’s warm and the kids are singing, noisy and excited by their evening’s fun. School tomorrow and there’s gossip. Outside is all rain and dark and lorries making dirty spray clouds. The lights fracture through the windscreen spreading as I fumble with wiper speed and demist. “Play my song now.” Music is loud and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, children, creative writing, driving, rain

Unusual ways to get a good night’s sleep

December 1, 2021 By Ellen

A decent night’s rest is essential if you want to feel energised and alert throughout the day but getting high-quality sleep is easier said than done. If you’ve tried all the usual remedies and are still struggling to sleep, it might be time to think outside the box. For inspiration, take a look at these […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: advice, health, puzzle, sleep

Managing Your Health As Best You Can, However You Can

November 28, 2021 By Ellen

Your health is exactly that, yours. You are the one who is responsible for this, and you are the one who has to work out what works best for you. Nobody else knows this, and nobody else knows your health condition like you do, as such don’t listen to what they have to say. The […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Fitness, health, medication

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