This is a great post and it made me chuckle because I’ve noticed this as well . Listen to people talk around you, or being interviewed on the television. The amount of ‘likes’ that find their way into a sentence. It used to er, or erm. I’d listen to people talking on the radio and… Continue reading Reblogged – Peeves
Month: June 2024
Murder at Monterey by Ellen Read
A weekend away and a murder in this delightful cosy mystery story. I had the honour of reading an Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of this enjoyable book. I’m so glad I did. Released today 16th June, Ellen Read has created another beautiful story. Set on the 1920s/30s, it was the era of elegance. Although this… Continue reading Murder at Monterey by Ellen Read
Karen’s Chat about Routines
The inspiration for this came from a post by Beth Olivier, who talked about her morning routine. I’d also had a previous conversation with my son who said, ‘If I want a brew in the evening, I just go and get it. Yet you look at the clock first.’ That made me chuckle because he… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Routines
#Fiction Friday – The Family Tree
Stories in poetry are always fun to do. I wrote this a few years ago. I hope it makes you smile. Once upon a time, there was meRight at the bottom of the family treeSitting up there at the topWere Grandmama and PopI moved up when I had my childIt took quite a whileBut we… Continue reading #Fiction Friday – The Family Tree
Funny Little Drawings
My Uncle Colin was a talented artist and today I thought I could share some of his doodles here. A throwback to his war years Not sure about this one. A private joke maybe. I don’t think this is his, but he had it, and I like it. Another doodle Colin’s full drawings are really… Continue reading Funny Little Drawings
Reblogged- Things that go BUMP in the Night
Last night I stood at the front door and stared out over the great expanse of sky. It was 10.30 pm, with a hint of dusk. Orange streaks spread like creeping fingers. As I watched the dogs sniff around the grass, I imagined those dark night when 10.30 meant total blackness. Then as dawn breaks… Continue reading Reblogged- Things that go BUMP in the Night
Reblogged- Would you like a Pet Writer?
Is this anything you have ever considered? No? Neither had I then I came across this genius piece of writer. All writers can relate… 😂 So you’ve got yourself a writer. They looked so cute when you saw them through the window of the coffee shop, didn’t they? Huddled in a corner with … Caring… Continue reading Reblogged- Would you like a Pet Writer?
Books for June
I don’t usually like planning books to read in advance. I’ve always chosen what appeals at the time. For the past time year post apocalyptic stories have dominated my preferences and I can’t see that changing much. However, this month's book contain two. Screenshot Power is the seventh book of The Burning Tree series. I've… Continue reading Books for June
Fault lines, Aftermath by Harley Tate
This is the third book in the series that sees Clint and Miki trying to find Daphne after an earthquake followed by a tsunami that wreaks havoc displacing families, friends and devastating homes. Aftermath is the conclusion of an easily manageable three book series. All the way through it was full of action and heart… Continue reading Fault lines, Aftermath by Harley Tate
Reblogged June 2024 Bullet Journal Setup – A Desert Theme
I keep a bullet journal and do a set up each month. I really enjoy it. It’s so nice to see this one and it has a lovely theme. Most journals have a monthly theme and I often struggle to come up with one. I’m not very artistic but what I do is pretty and… Continue reading Reblogged June 2024 Bullet Journal Setup – A Desert Theme
World of Stories 