White Privilege

via Daily Prompt: Fact It was an indisputable fact that Richard’s skin colour was white, most of the time. For despite his constant effort, his skin colour would change to red when he saw Stephanie, even though she never noticed him. There was also the Summer months to be taken into consideration when his skin

Brianna and Friends

I was laying peacefully on the couch, eyes closed, dreaming of how, if I won,  I would distribute the $58 million, available in Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot, between family members. I felt a tickle on my neck which started quickly spreading towards my chest. I looked down to see a hamster starting to scurry through the

In my cups

At this time in my life my cup tends to be half full rather than half empty. Maybe it’s because at seventy I don’t plan ahead in decades but live more in the moment. Carpe Diem. Though I still take the ten year option on my passport. It wasn’t always that way. Growing up in

March 4, 2018

It’s Sunday. A day of rest, a religious day for Christians. I used to be a regular church goer, but not so often these days. Somewhere along the road I became cynical about organized religion. I consider myself a cultural Catholic, having been baptized in the faith, even practiced it for around 67 years. While

March 3, 2018

It’s Saturday. You would think that being retired for twelve years and each day having its own weight that Saturday would be just another day. But it isn’t. For me, Saturday is so profoundly relaxing, blissful and care free. I only answer to my own drummer…….except when my wife changes the beat. Saturday mornings I

Children are a mess

via Daily Prompt: Messy Our ten month old daughter loved to smear chocolate pudding all over her face, the high chair,her parents and everything she could touch. She was our chocolate Midas and we attempted to avoid her touch. I wagged my finger at her, ” you are a very messy baby” At two years

My Nativity

via Daily Prompt: Above It’s a cold, clear night in early January. Being a very traditional Catholic I’m still celebrating the Christmas season by pouring my eighth glass of rum and coke to wash down the three mince pies. I sway, very slightly, to the window and look outside to see a myriad of stars

March 2, 2018

I drink a pot of green tea every morning. Three cups. I usually read while drinking tea but this morning I was bored with the book. I’m currently reading book three of the   ” Marching with Caesar” series and its an endless repetition of wars, same people (the Romans) but different locations. So I

March 1, 2018

Decided to start an online diary. I’m an avid reader, mostly historical and fantasy fiction but have never made a sustained effort to write. So I thought starting an online diary would be the perfect opportunity to perfect my writing skills and instill some writing discipline. Joined the Conservative party, mainly because I’m interested in

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton