‘I bet you say that to all the girls,’ Lil said. But kissed him anyway, for at night he could be anyone she liked. And frequently, he was.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Six Word Saturday#22
Describing your Saturday life or thoughts on Show My Face at the moment of writing in a phrase using just six words.
Image Maker: Ann and Eddie
Monsoon wetness so no balloons today**
**Bristol hosts one of the biggest Balloon Festival in the world – it’s main rival is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. These balloons were about five minutes from passing over our roof, which drove Rosie, our Westie, barking mad – for hours.
Friday, 13 August 2010
When you don’t listen straight
Visit Mr.Knowitall to post your own Friday Flash 55 word story or poem!
The stench of heaving men hung heavy. Serious metal weights crunched. Ray, looked around, he was the only white guy in the gym.
‘We’re having breakfast here? But you said, “Come and eat at Dairy Queens?” ’
Otis, now down to a black leather pouch, said. ‘Nope, I said, “Come and meet other Dairy Queens”.’
Random Word: Permeate
Footnote: If you went eh? Dairy Queens are fast-food restaurants in the US South. It’s also American gay slang . Apologies to Americans for my southern accents!
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Neighbourhood Watch
On a day of monsoon rain, I look out and see a car dashed with paint. Annoyed, we wait to see, if it’s at least, a neighbour we don’t like.
Random Word:Perfidious
Image Maker: Marcel Booth
Thursday, 12 August 2010
It only works when you can’t be sure it did
When Dr Hare was behind, due to the internet wannbe experts, he lied to those who prayed, to get his plans agreed quickly. Then it was leaked that patient mortality was too high. He was defended by colleagues but sacked by politicians. So perhaps prayers were heard…the second time.
Random Word: Pray
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Wortharead Wednesday #14
These are the five Twitter (#vss) stories that caught my eye mainly over the past 7 days. Click on the image or name if you want to visit the story site. Or on the date stamp to go direct to the story.
Their neighbor rings the bell and asks if they might spare a cup of sugar, and this is oddest thing they think has ever happened to them.
Ben White
midnightstories
I suppose we could go out tonight, have dinner, catch a movie. But that would only make life interesting. What would we do after that? #vss
Sairah Saddal
DisjointWisdom
John’s PhD had stalled. He couldn’t prove the existence of infinity in a number system. It was time to start again. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…. #vss
Darren Jones
darrenmjones
Dan didn't know anyone in his neighborhood. He left his house at night. Returned at night. The neighbors doubted if he was more than myth.
Twenty Limes
20Limes
"Spend more time on me," she said. So he killed her and spent the rest of his life tending flowers on her grave. At least he listened.
Two Thick Thumbs
twothickthumbs
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