by Karen J MossmanFrom my diary of 2011 Every day at lunchtime, I come home from work and take my Yorkshire terrier, Jodie, to the local park, Victoria Park, Stretford, in Manchester. There are two big fields and a few nooks and crannies to wander around. At lunchtime, I just walk around the perimeter of… Continue reading Life as a Dog Owner
Author: Karen J. Mossman
Karen loves fiction, reading and especially writing short stories and novels. She is also an avid blogger and book reviewer.
She lives on the beautiful Isle Anglesey, off the North Wales coast with her husband and dogs.
I’m Scared of Mice!
by Karen J MossmanI don’t know exactly when I became afraid of mice. Perhaps it was my mum telling me she heard a mouse trap snap in the night, then lay awake hearing the whoosh- whoosh of it being dragged across the floor. Or it could have been my sister who kept mice as pets… Continue reading I’m Scared of Mice!
How Rude!
Imagine that you are in conversation with someone. You are enthusiastically telling them a story when suddenly, they put their hand up and say, "Stop! Don't speak. You wait, mouth still open....?....? ....? You're gasping to tell the punch line, your heart is racing, waiting..waiting.... "Go," they say, "carry on." How rude is that? Well,… Continue reading How Rude!
Some Trip!
From 2010 The other day I came home from work with a headache. As my husband and I were going out to our favourite Indian restaurant and I didn't have to cook tea, I thought I would go to bed for an hour. In the bathroom, I reached into the medicine cupboard, grabbed two headache… Continue reading Some Trip!
Duh!
2009 How I wish I could go back to 2009 and visit my mum, who died the following year. My diary says: 'Yesterday I was on my way to visit my mum, who lives 15 miles away and also to see my new nephew. So in preparation, I went to Asda and bought some things… Continue reading Duh!
I’m a Granny again!
by Karen J Mossman Yesterday my daughter gave birth to my third grandson and her fourth child. We are absolutely thrilled with the arrival of 7lb 14 oz Jack. Mother and baby are doing fine and she is making the most of her stay in the hospital for cuddles with her newborn before the mayhem… Continue reading I’m a Granny again!
Friday Flash Fiction 555 – Phone Call
A good little story that doesn't take long to read, and that's what we all need, especially when the end makes you smile!
How to Draw Anything by Mark Linley
Description If you can write your name, you have enough touch to learn to draw. Let Mark Linley inspire you to pick up your pencil and create a magical masterpiece. His positive approach secures quick, accurate results and ever-growing confidence. Learn to look properly and get the basic outlines correct; include the key features but… Continue reading How to Draw Anything by Mark Linley
Sinner Sid by Jack Kregas
Description Sydney Moffitwas despised in some circles. He was viewed as the devil on earth. Sydney Moffit was a man loved by tens of thousands. He preached and said what everyone was thinking but too afraid to say. Sydney Moffit was Sinner Sid. He was an evangelist with a difference. He called himself a Sin… Continue reading Sinner Sid by Jack Kregas
Cocktails, Wedding Bells, and Summer Madness.
Description Straight laced Rose loves books, swimming and the folk choir. So when her gregarious best friend arrives home from a ten year around the world trip, her safe, comfortable existence is thrown into disarray. Rose is persuaded to take on the role of Matron of Honour, but not for a traditional church wedding as… Continue reading Cocktails, Wedding Bells, and Summer Madness.
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