Here's this week's story from the MacBook. A short one written (again) for writing group and inspired by my mothering as many of my stories are! I'm liking the Friday rhythm I'm finding here, so I'll be making this a regular slot. Friday Flash Fiction for a little alliterative satisfaction! Back next week! ________________________________________________________ Always… Continue reading Friday Flash: Always is a Long Time
I think it's time I shared another story from the MacBook - no point in them languishing there unread. This is another story written for my writing group. I've held on to it thinking I might offer it up to be published elsewhere, but actually I'd just like to share it now. One inspired by… Continue reading Friday Flash: Spilt Milk
It’s National Storytelling Week this week. It’s also the week my Mum turns 70 (gulp - how old does that make me?!). I find that quite fitting. After all it was my Mum, like many mothers before her and since, who introduced me and my three sisters to the magic of stories. My Mum -… Continue reading Here’s to Magic Mums
Who knew such joy could come from the sound of you chewing a banana. Your nose is a little stuffed and you breathe heavily between chews, sucking the air in through your mouth and out again. You’ve chosen my knee as your dining spot, and like a chair I cocoon you as you munch. Who… Continue reading Boy
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