Category Archives: miscellany

Why The Bloggers Bash Is Like Bathing In Chocolate

Posted on Dec 17, 2018 by

via Why The Bloggers Bash Is Like Bathing In Chocolate  Apparently…

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Indiscretions, Mylo’s Advent Calendar and Geoff Le Pard

Posted on Dec 16, 2018 by

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Living with another species is a bit of a learning curve. When you are a pup and the two-legses take you  home, you not only have to learn to be a dog,…

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How Martin Fisman Played A Small But Important Part In Rebuilding Europe #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 by

Martin Fisman grew up unaware of life beyond the farm in Wiltshire. His life followed the seasons. One summer afternoon, in 1912, he was ploughing the high field when the ground gave way and he found himself in a dark … Continue reading →

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Building Woes #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 by

Mr ‘ansel? Bad news I’m afraid.’ ‘Again? Do you builders ever bring good news?’ ‘In Fairyland? You’ll want a happy ending next. It’s the gingerbread cladding…’ ‘Yes? Has the cost gone up?’ ‘I can’t get any, even with a sack … Continue reading →

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The Advent Calendar #shortstory

Posted on Dec 4, 2018 by

I was over at Solveig’s blog with an advent calendar post about, erm, an Advent Calendar. It’s a longish short story which I’ve replayed here since I’m having problems with links. Please visits here (if I can get it to … Continue reading →

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Appraising The Big Beasts #workplace #memories #management

Posted on Nov 29, 2018 by

Having finished this year’s Nano with a book in first draft form and a few days to spare, I was thinking about the need to maintain one’s self confidence to achieve these sorts of goals. Historically I haven’t been that … Continue reading →

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Pearl Barley And The Recalcitrant Incumbent #prompt #shortfiction

Posted on Nov 25, 2018 by

Pearl Barley stopped by the wrought iron gate and looked at the picture postcard church. Well maintained exterior – check; neatly trimmed grass – check; fresh daffodils around the lytch-gate – check; goblin in the tower – check. Yes, this … Continue reading →

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