Recently my mother said something unexpected, “You should do stand up comedy.” My ego soared but then something occurred, “But you don’t like my comedy.” In fact once, I may have mentioned this before, I read her a monologue that I had written for an open mike thing and she got really grumpy and complainedContinue reading “Confusing Critic”
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50 Word Fight
A mean person; not mentioning any names Lisa, told me to write some 50 word stories for a competition and then forgot to send me the link. So it is up to you to judge me. Stop judging me ! Only joking, judge away! Fight! Ryan’s head hit tiles. Sam, normally quiet, could devastate withContinue reading “50 Word Fight”
Dark Thoughts – Truth and Communication
Few people will speak the truth because no one can hear the truth. Words are filtered through our own prejudices, education and an emotional veil that shimmers and shifts with every fleeting mood. Correction becomes condemnation so honeyed praise is heaped on, sweetness to help the medicine go down. But the honeyed words are tooContinue reading “Dark Thoughts – Truth and Communication”
Why Was Everyone Criticizing Me? Part 2
If this is Part 2 there is probably a Part 1! But then again this woman is crazy maybe she doesn’t understand? Nope this time there is a Part 1 and it is here: Why Was Everyone Criticizing Me? Part 1 If you remember we had just finished a glorious hour about ME. It continues: SoContinue reading “Why Was Everyone Criticizing Me? Part 2”
Why Was Everyone Criticizing Me? Part 1
Alright maybe it was my turn! But Mum was criticizing me as I got out of the car. Tabitha deliberately skived off school just for the chance to criticize me, we refused to take her. Alex was so sickened that her criticism of me consisted of throwing up and refusing to be seen in myContinue reading “Why Was Everyone Criticizing Me? Part 1”
44 Years in Darkness by Sylvia Shults – A Review
I am about to deliver the first book review I have written since I was in school. Majorly scary! Full disclosure; I did receive a PDF copy of this book for free, but I was trying to buy it anyway, and I am pretty sure it hasn’t affected my opinion. Below is as accurate aContinue reading “44 Years in Darkness by Sylvia Shults – A Review”