Bye bye black sheep
I recognise that most families are complex, strange entities that ride a roller coaster of life’s experiences. Most have a thin veneer of normality and cohesion. I also recognise that […]
Tag Archives: old friends
Important business
Ena, Mabel and May sat in the corner of the snug at the White Swan, enjoying a girls’ night out and savouring the look of gloom on the faces of […]
Tales from the biscuit tin
Two years old sat on the beach in my new pale blue cardigan, lovingly hand-knitted by my Mum in preparation for our annual holiday to Bridlington in 1958. Bucket and […]
The crossing
Tuesday 3.45pm – Barry and Mary pull into the ferry port car park with little speed. Barry stops the car and promptly searches in the boot for Mary’s comfy shoes. Mary […]
Lost stories
Mabel sat expectantly, in the same chair as the last time I had seen her, next to the window and the table with the vase of fading silk flowers. Approaching […]
When you are young and in love
When you are young and in love life is not so serious. When you are young and in love problems are easily resolved and solutions easier to find, there are […]
People on platforms
I thought I saw John on a train this morning, standing by the carriage door staring out at the ever-changing landscape as he sped his way to work. He was […]
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