Jane Eyre in Flash Fiction Chapter 2 How I imagined I saw my uncle’s ghost in the red-room I was unjustly accused of violence and wickedness towards my cousin, John, and reminded that I was less than a servant. They warned me that if I was not congenial, I would be sent to the poorhouse.Continue reading “#JaneEyreFF Rereading Jane Eyre in #FlashFiction #Chapter2”
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#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘White Swan’ #February2021 @Pixabay
White Swan This is no black swan Who was once a duck, This is no mirror Hanging on the wall, This is no painting, Seen in museums. She’s a brave, white swan Travelling alone Towards the unknown, Sure to overcome Any sudden storm. The queen of the seas **** Events that are difficult to predictContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘White Swan’ #February2021 @Pixabay”
#WordlessWednesday ‘Shades of Green’ #haiku
Father and son chat Nothing’s ever black or white Life in shades of green
#Tuesdaybookblog ‘Home Before Dark’ by Riley Sager #GhostThriller #Suspense @Audible
Today I’m reviewing another audiobook I listened to on Audible with my monthly credit, Home Before Dark by Riley Sager, a ghostly, mystery thriller narrated by Cady McClain and Jon Lindstrom. From the blurb Maggie Holt is used to such questions. Twenty-five years ago, she and her parents, Ewan and Jess, moved into Baneberry Hall, aContinue reading “#Tuesdaybookblog ‘Home Before Dark’ by Riley Sager #GhostThriller #Suspense @Audible”
#MondayMotivation ‘Positive Intelligence’ by Shirzad Chamine #MondayBlogs #PersonalGrowth
Over the past months, I’ve been reading a great number of motivational and inspiring books on personal growth. I’ve also been listening to podcasts and watching videos on YouTube. This interest has sprung from a combination of factors as I’ve recently reached a few significant milestones in my life; I retired and turned sixty, andContinue reading “#MondayMotivation ‘Positive Intelligence’ by Shirzad Chamine #MondayBlogs #PersonalGrowth”
#SundayWalks ‘Iced Beauty’ #Tanka
Trapped in ice, still life, Frozen white prison, Sun will set you free, To wither on spring’s green lawns, Death is inevitable. My friend Kumi sent me these beautiful photos from Norway. If you look hard enough there’s beauty everywhere. 🤩💖☃️❄ I hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday.
#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words
The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Alice’s Lucky Day Alice wasn’t enjoying the picnic. Her cousins giggled and whispered behind her back until her mother made them include her in their games. They grumbled and Chelsea said, “Count to a hundred,Continue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words”
#JaneEyreFF Rereading Jane Eyre in #FlashFiction #Chapter1
Jane Eyre in Flash Fiction Chapter 1 How I came to be locked in the red-room There was no possibility of taking a walk that chilly November afternoon. My cousins Eliza, John and Georgina were clustered around their mother and my aunt, Mrs Reed, in the drawing room, while I was kept at a distance,Continue reading “#JaneEyreFF Rereading Jane Eyre in #FlashFiction #Chapter1”
#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay
This picture has taken me to a dark place I’m familiar with, but not fond of. I’m standing outside the doors to a dark castle inhabited by thirsty, blood-sucking vampires. Some will suck your blood And your dreams, if you let them. Forgive and ignore, They have their own sad journey. You cannot change theirContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay”
#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness
I’m currently reading The Gift: Twelve Lessons to Save your life by Dr Edith Eva Eger and the words I read this morning inspired me to write this tanka. Good morning, Sunshine Look in the mirror, Say, “I love you” Promise, “I’ll never leave you.” Smile and hug yourself, Now wash your happy face, YouContinue reading “#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness”
Rereading Jane Eyre 