Monthly Archives: March 2019

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives -#Family – My Mother’s Fairy Tales by Jennie Fitzkee

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: This is the second post from the archives of Jennie Fitzkee, who with a career as a pre-school teacher for over thirty years, has some inspiring posts that reinforce that the ability to read and books are … Continue reading

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Tranquil ~ Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Now many of you asked for a sequel to last week’s prompt… (did you read it? If not, click here!) I shall try, using this picture… Through the doorway, all I can see are bones. Or skeletons. Rooted to the … Continue reading

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Tranquil ~ Di #writephoto

The pollutants in the water give the surrounding foliage a mystical glow. Who has ever heard of purple sands and violet trees with their indigo branches and orchid mauve leaves? All the colours of purple are apparent here, the softness … Continue reading

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Keeping a promise… a visit to Penn

When my son suggested we take the car out for a run, he left it to me to decide where we would go. Choosing a route that would put the ‘new’ car through its paces, and assuring myself that he … Continue reading

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Isle … Stuart France

*  Standing in the waves, looking out to the west, a mysterious island appears on the horizon… * We swam and we swam O’ how we swam over the sea to the isle of Clear-Glass. * Continue reading at Stuart … Continue reading

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Tenacity #midnighthaiku

I stopped the car, barely believing that the huge barn could still be standing. Perhaps its lace-like construction was too full of holes to offer any resistance to wind or time. Every imaginable scrap of wood and sheet metal had … Continue reading

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Haiku: Tranquil ~ The Dark Netizen #writephoto

Entered The Jungle, Be Alert. That Tranquil Lake’s As Thirsty As You… Continue reading at The Dark Netizen

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Tranquil ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

“What am I for you?” I heard the question, almost a whisper, but I thought I was alone. I knew this corner of the lake well, a favourite for poets and lovers in the summer. I looked around, quietness and … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal and New Book Announcement

Don Massenzio's Author Site Well, after a great deal of time, effort and procrastination, I am happy to announce my new book, kongo.com, that will be released on March 29, 2019. I thought I would take a minute to reveal … Continue reading

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The apprentice demonologist ~ Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard (aka Jim Webster…): Can one have too much education? Over the years I have come round to a feeling that one can. Yes I agree entirely that the young should be taught the finer arts necessary … Continue reading

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