By Jan van Grevenbroeck (1731-1807) The clock in the square struck one. Karea cursed under her breath; she hated being late. She stood on her toes to peer above the heads of the crowd. They jostled and shoved outside the cathedral. Some brandished placards, while others waved banners in a righteous frenzy. “The dead have […]
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2013: The Year That Was
Normally the end of the year would see an inevitable review of the preceding twelve months, full of lists and photos eagerly depicted fun or beautiful moments. 2013 has been a funny year for me, full of ups and downs, although understandably I don’t exactly want to detail the downs here. Don’t worry, it’s nothing […]
#FridayFlash – Stage Fright
A hand shoves the small of my back and I stumble forwards. The boards feel rough beneath my bare feet. I look down at the stage lights. Flames once blazed in those fittings; now it’s just energy-efficient bulbs. A single spotlight snaps on, drowning out their weak glow. I shield my eyes against the glare, […]
#Craftblogclub Secret Santa
Earlier this year, I took part in two challenges as part of the #craftblogclub community on Twitter. In September I knitted a notebook cover, and in October I made a Halloween lantern. For Christmas we had a Secret Santa challenge, and we were tasked to craft something for a named recipient! I chose to hand […]
#FridayFlash – Meeting Oneself
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#FridayFlash – Re-possessed
Photo originally by ColinBroug. Happy Friday the 13th!
