Articles, Places

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!

Articles

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!

Articles, Stories

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!

Articles

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!

Stories

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!

Non-fiction

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

Book, Young Adult/Teen

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

Romance

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.

Articles

Holmes on Homes

By Karen J Mossman Mike Holmes is an American builder and his TV show helps people out with building or renovations that someone else had botched up. He is very conscientious and always leaves his customers happy. One thing used to always irritate me about is how they called it home right off. To me,… Continue reading Holmes on Homes

Articles

Complaining

By Karen au Mossman Have you heard stories from people complaining about a product and receiving a box of something in return? From my blog in 2009. If you don't contact big companies when there is something to say, you get nothing, so I thought I would give it a go. I occasionally do my… Continue reading Complaining