Category: Clean fun
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Dead Man’s Solace
A couple of years ago, a friend re-introduced me to an old man; a friend of the family. He had suffered a stroke and lost most of his medium and longterm memory. Struck with pity and a determination to treat Jim with kindness, we exchanged greetings. His quizzical looks ironically stirred up great memories. Jim…
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A repeat lie is still a lie!
Ever had a person call you out on betrayal that never happened? Ever had your name come up all over the place and wonder is going on? I made friends with a pleasant lady, recently introduced by other friends and acquaintances. She had recently come to town and had few friends. As we got to…
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Happy days
By the end of day 5, his gaze was dominating, challenging and downright demeaning. By day 6, he was chasing Miz Pembleton round the house in mock-fights. By day 7, the late afternoon fights began to turn nasty.
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Into the Blue
At the start of last year, I began to experience doubt and restless, after choosing to go into a venture that had presented itself. Shortly after, I noticed that I needed to exert myself to just get there, every morning. I was sad and irritable and found the slightest questioning of my abilities to be…
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Under the rug
The elderly man slammed his fists on the table and grunted as he leaned back in his chair. The young man adjusted his position in his chair and stared in disbelief. In the still night air, an elderly woman reeled in from the adjacent room and stared at the two men in silent alarm. She…
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Ndooni Lamu
The gentle whisper of palms, a starry night and soothing sleep. This was the beginning of four blissful days and awesome nights, great meals, smiles, light laughter and days of reflection.
