Tupperware Immaculate and grown up. It starts as a solution. Cordoned off leftovers, egg and cress clicked for freshness. Matryoshka, BPA-free, a regiment of storage in a roomy billet moving up, always room for one more. Squares, rectangles, circular ones for cakes, clever closure tabs, Until the drawer pings open. More and more. Tubs […]
Grim Etymology – 100 words
Grim Etymology Humbert Humbert was a monster. Who’s he? He raped Dolores Haze when she was only 12. Horrible, but why are you telling me? You’ve heard of her. No, I haven’t. She’s Lolita, the victim of an evil abuser. Not Dolores? The rapist who pretended to be her daddy used that name. Oh. That’s […]
What is Real and What is Fake? Examining the Limitations of Both
What is real? What is fake? In a world that seems to be increasingly filled with digital images, false news stories, and “alternative facts,” it can be hard to tell the difference. We are constantly being bombarded with information, and it can be difficult to know what to believe. This is especially true when it […]
The Best Ways to Improve Your Sports Performance Levels
Sports performance is a complex topic that includes factors like physical prowess, mental fortitude, and tactical knowledge. Enhancing athletic performance is crucial for athletes and sports enthusiasts who want to reach their potential. There are always ways to raise your athletic performance levels, regardless of how experienced you are. We’ll talk about the top strategies […]
100 words for snow
100 words for snow It’s coming: tiny white asterisks on the forecast. Precipitation slithers from ‘now here’s the weather’ into a real news item. Tilting to lead skies optimistic. The way orange smoulders at the horizon. Fragile, original, flakes on my sleeve It’s not lying. Then the jolly dotty fluttering Hollywood puffs of flattering fluff […]
Strangers – 100 words
Strangers It’s a small hot room for waiting in. Brightly lit. A woman comes out of the treatment room. We’re at the physio – she’s been, I’m going. There’s a flash of familiarity. A look, a colour, a scarf. Connections nudge my brain. “Hello, how are you?” She smiles. Her nudge reaction triggered in response. […]
The signs of aging – 100 words
The thing about men – 100 words
The thing about men Women always say Men: Never load the dishwasher properly Always think about sex Never multitask Always forget important dates Never cry Always laugh at farts Never notice how you look Always put work first Never treat you like a princess Always look at other women like that Never surprise you with […]