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Long distance relationship – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Harold, are you listening?’ ‘Hmm, oh, sorry. I drifted off there.’ ‘Sandra was just saying that you seem distant sometimes.’ ‘Distant? No, not at all. I wouldn’t say that.’ He pulled himself up straight on the uncomfortable chair and gave … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged betrayal, breakdown, counselling, creative writing, daydreaming, distant, family, fiction, flash fiction, freedom, Life, literature, long distance relationship, loss, love, marriage, midlife crisis, relationship, short story, story, therapist, therapy, Thursday Photo Prompt, writing, writing prompt | 2 Comments

The road north goes south…

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Thursday morning… we’ve made good time with the jobs. I’m packed and ready to go…and waving my son off for a ride. I’ll be making an early exit and heading north. With time on my hands and the weather glorious, … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure | Tagged breakdown, car, customer service, RAC | 50 Comments

Hopeful…

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“First day back!” says the mechanic, who looks well fed, well rested and uncompromisingly cheerful. I resist the unreasonable urge to haul him over the counter and disembowel him with his own monkey wrench. I smile sweetly. Explain the predicament. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Life | Tagged breakdown, car, Christmas, garage, mechanic | 31 Comments

Headlights on dark roads…?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I do not recommend the Ford Puma for anyone taller than, say, three foot, who wishes to spend a night in a car, particularly if you want to be able to move again in the morning. Though ‘wishes’ may be … Continue reading →