Some days the Sad is heavy, sharp-cornered and rough. I can’t pretend it’s easy to carry. ‘Cheer up,’ says the world. ‘Smile. You’re not trying hard enough – be jolly, be grateful, choose happy. You should be ashamed of that Sad, it’ll spread.’ Listen world, I’ve had enough. It simply isn’t fair. You made your […]
Core issue
100 words on the responsibility of being a tree parent After three years, the tree is taller than me. Inevitably upwards, like children, if somewhat quieter. The stake planted for support, redundant. And this year there is fruit. Two perfect apples: brave and strong. Magnificent. A triumph of teamwork – me with encouragement and […]
Medalling in kindness
I could forgive the verbifying of ‘medal’ if the clamber up the podium was to receive a prize for kindness. A triathlon for big-hearted, not the fainthearted – training is tough. Compassion not rescuing, empathy not pity, and thoughtfulness not judgement. Bootcamps to be better – leave your ego at the door. Vulnerability for victory, […]
3 Parts of Your Home You Shouldn’t Neglect
Photo by Kelly Keeping your home in tip-top condition is something most people like to think they’re good at. However, from time to time, it is possible to overlook certain repairs or aspects of your home that need TLC for various reasons. It could be because it costs too much money, you’re too bad to […]
A debate
Bear in the moon-washed woods is claws-deep in warm guts. Making blood pies of forest soil. Feasting though his ears twitch: Something’s there. Man in the wild woods chooses solitude. Thoughts and a Thermos for company. Escaping the prod and pry of domesticity. A stick breaks: Something’s there. Bear in the moon-washed woods […]
May warning
I see the season with its pea-green promise. Beguiling spring, scattering glitter on grass when we wake. I’m nose to nose with summer’s fragrant march. Yet I hear that subterranean preparation – stretching, bulging – and I whisper that I’m not ready. You might be trusting your tender flesh to breezy tickles and sunshine cuddles, […]
Baby – 100 words
New show for historic reenactment company
By AI Newsreporter 8 May 2074 The UK’s leading historic reenactment firm has unveiled its latest offering in their popular The Way We Used To Live (TWWUTL) performance. The new section, called Ticking The Actual Boxes, looks at the long-gone practice of allowing the public to vote for who they believe should run the country. […]