We’ve had FIVE covid related lockdowns. Full of long, bleak days. So many that even I, an introvert who works from home, has about had enough. I find myself staring slack jawed out of the window, idly watching the turtledoves scramble around the deck looking for any seed the parrots might have missed. Now and […]
The Pseudonym’s Bride
Happily ever after… Or not Celeste Celeste Baillieu’s husband seems a perfectly normal person, but he has a secret. And it’s not that he’s rubbish at renovation. When she starts taking the cottage apart, she finds a body. And that’s just the start of it. Because it looks like she might be next. “The Pseudonym’s […]
The Time Flew By
Have you ever lost yourself in some kind of activity and wondered where the time went? You say, “oh my gosh, the time flew by, I have no idea where it went!” Toseland recently created an emoji to represent himself. It’s an old man. I suggested that he wasn’t that old, and he should consider […]
Liquidambar Leaves Falling
This time of year, liquidambar leaves are falling, though I only just noticed them. I mentioned before, that we take Clever Girl to the local park every day. With the recent lockdown over, the streets are starting to get back to normal, seeing more cars, and dogs and people. It’s still mostly peaceful though the […]
NBN Outage
Over the last few days we’ve seen been severe storms across Vicoria. Some people have been warned not to expect the power back on until June 17th. There’s been trees down and widespread flooding. And if that’s not bad enough, we’ve been warned the storms are doubling back on themselves. We’ve been fortunate; we had […]
Silent Walk in the Park
We take Clever Girl to the park every day. We get up early, because she’s still young and active – if I want a quiet day to get things done, it’s what I have to do. Usually we see cars and people. But more recently, it’s been a silent walk in the park. Only the […]
Cracking the Code
Sometimes you get a second chance. A woman is missing. Perhaps injured. Maybe dead. The Police failed her. Gemma Jones failed her. Now she has a second chance. Can Gemma find her in time? “Cracking the Code” by Alexandria Blaelock, is free on this website for a month. If you missed it, click here to […]
The Nature of Pleasure
I recently read an article that suggested stoke survivors have a decreased ability to experience pleasure. As do those with depression, traumatic injuries, and chronic stress. So it made me wonder about the nature of pleasure. The Cambridge Dictionary, is next to no help on pleasure; it’s 1. enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that […]
The Miracle of Rain
The miracle of rain is that it happens at all – drinking water just falls from the sky. It supports all life on this planet, and literally falls fall from the sky! That’s amazing. Yeah, I know it’s all down to evaporation and condensation, but even that’s pretty incredible. (sorry to get all sciency) The […]
I’m not feeling well…
Taking some time away as I’m not feeling well. Back when I feel better. This photo of me and Clever Girl by DB. For more Haiku, click here.
The Day the Schedule Broke
Take an ordinary moment. Add golden light and dramatic music. Now you’ve got a movie. Sandra (not Sandy, Sands or Sando) Lockwood works in a basement storage cupboard come office. That just self-destructed. Now she has Daniel Carruthers, movie star and Gorgon Studios CEO to deal with. Is it possible she’s in the right place […]
Puppy has Sharp Teeth
It’s hardly groundbreaking news for anyone who owns a puppy (or is owned by one), but they have sharp teeth. They chew rocks, and twigs, and the skulls of things they dig up in the garden. Their beds and blankets. Empty packets and bottles they find in the recycling bin. And those sharp teeth work […]