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After school activities – 100 words

January 6, 2023 By Ellen

After school activities   The very best thing about karate, or trombone, or tap dancing is not their contribution to extra-curricular education, a well-rounded individual, opportunities for growth, or the child’s chance to make it through to BGT finals. No. It’s the time alone in a car park with nothing to do but wait. No […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, creative writing

A class act – 100 words

January 5, 2023 By Ellen

A class act If I was a school bag, where would I hide With my grubby treasures and my slightly funky smell of biscuits and corridors with rows of hooks? I’d be protecting the crumpled letter – Dear Parent or Carer from October – the tops of pencils, the empty maths sets, the homework project, […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, 100words, 2023 challenge, back to school, creative writing, School

Stress Less Next Year By Addressing These Issues

January 5, 2023 By Ellen

  Image  – Pixabay CC0 License   Stress is one of the most common and damaging health problems in modern society. It is shown that around 75% of people experience stress that affects their physical health. Likewise, a similar figure encounters stress that impacts their mental wellness. If you fall into either of these categories, […]

Filed Under: laughter, olive oil., review Tagged With: advice, health, stress

Scroll down for more – 100 words

January 4, 2023 By Ellen

Scroll down for more How can I steam spinach when scrolling shows me 50 ways with melted cheese? How can I rest on my sofa when scrolling parades relentless high achievers? How can I live modestly when scrolling suggests perfect trainers or scented candles to die for? How can I stay in when scrolling tantalises […]

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Not waiting for the 12th night – 100 words

January 3, 2023 By Ellen

Not waiting for the 12th night   It’s time to say goodbye: To the tinsel, too naff for the tree, too scratchy for the neck To the single cracker To the unsent cards, drawn by a six-year-old, sold by the PTA To the optimistic baubles, a new one every year To the Santa hat with […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, Christmas, creative writing

Down paw – 100 words

January 2, 2023 By Ellen

Down paw Where I live it doesn’t rain instead, a large damp dog arrives drenched, drooling and dirty Its arse – grey-brown and stinking – descends growling low, lowering, filling the blue and crushing. Tail flicks the branches wet pelt obscures skylark skies, joy and our optimistic horizons everything blurs and our ears are full […]

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Year’s end – 100 words

January 1, 2023 By Ellen

  Year’s end I wept at false summits, legs aching, throat dry How much further? One more step, another. Surely now, that’s the peak. There. This time. Standing, gasping, hands on hips Lake glints. The path behind me dips And twists, and I can’t see the rocks that tripped me The spot where we ate […]

Filed Under: 365, other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, creative writing, New Year

Learn How To Choose The Right Change For Your Home

December 7, 2022 By Ellen

Are you considering making some changes to your home? This could include a significant remodel or some small renovations that fit more comfortably into your budget. It all depends on what you want to achieve with your home as well as the restrictions that you might be working with. So, let’s explore some of the […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: budget, home, jobs, renovation, Review, space

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