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 […]
A class act – 100 words
Scroll down for more – 100 words
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 […]
Not waiting for the 12th night – 100 words
Down paw – 100 words
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 […]