Light Show They’re putting up the town decorations again – a giant gift, angel and stars all folded on the lorry. 45 days to go and the twinkling of jingles and holly is already scratchy. All I Want For Christmas is not to hear this song every time I prowl the aisles. The men […]
Not waiting for the 12th night – 100 words
Aftermath – 105 words
Aftermath. They went back into their box, the shiny balls and sparkly strings, the lights, the red and green, and all the things no one believes in. Someone asked ‘Who made this one?’ A daubed reindeer, it’s glitter balding. It was a hopeful child, certain that He would bring the gifts and make the magic. […]
Postcards from Christmas in Norway
Airport anxiety. There’s a line of people, shuffling and peering forward. Is it the right queue? Where should I be? What’s happening? Bladders are full, bellies are empty, smokers need nicotine and children whinge. Not just children. We like our plans to unroll exactly as we, well, planned them. So then, why are we in […]
