Category Archives: Humour

Guest author: Bob Van Laerhoven – From the horse’s mouth

Bob Van Laerhoven is an award winning Begian/Flemish author with a similar problem to my own, but whereas I am owned by a single small dog, Bob is owned by three horses. “My three princesses,” writes Bob. “Bruja – criollo … Continue reading

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A dish served cold from Tallis Steelyard

As you all know I’m a man who makes a point of being smartly turned out. If you’re blessed with an elegant figure and can turn a fine leg, it seems silly not to allow the eye to dwell on … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round up – Anomaly #writephoto

This week’s photo was taken one cold, frosty dawn, looking west from the top of Higger Tor in Derbyshire. The iridescence is caused when light is scattered by water droplets in the clouds and produces an eerie, otherworldly effect. Iris … Continue reading

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Anomaly by Ritu #writephoto

“Now dat,” Dermot said, indicating to the streak of rainbow, suspended in front of them “Dat is de work of a master.” “A master what?” Paddy asked “A master of stupidity?” The Local Leprachaun Society had been meeting here at … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Anomaly #writephoto

 Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 9th November and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Creature #writephoto

I nearly missed the deadline this week, as I seem to have lost an entire day somewhere. Perhpas I too had an unseen Halloween visitor.The photograph for this week’s prompt was taken inside the cavern known as Odin’s Mine. I … Continue reading

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Notes from a Small Dog – Halloween horrors

We’re not talking. I know, I should be more patient with her…she’s only a two-legs after all, but honestly… First she goes off, then comes back…only to go off again. Then, when she does come back, she’s all at sixes … Continue reading

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The Butterfly Net

The computer has gone from working a speeds of a derisive ‘you’ll be lucky’ to an emphatic ‘you’ve got no chance’. Whether it is downloading things behind my back, updating things I’d prefer it to leave well alone or simply … Continue reading

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The flavour of revenge

You’ll have heard of the spider that got me in spring How it went for my foot in the car How it bit me five times With no reason nor rhyme Which was going a little too far. You’ll remember … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Violet Sky #writephoto

The photograph for this week’s prompt was taken one rainy morning at dawn on my way to work. It is for moments like these that I carry the camera. Violent Sky Dark conflagration Aerial Armageddon The earth held in thrall … Continue reading

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