Writing was her way of expressing herself. Replacing loneliness and quiet desperation. Until she met him. He loves and understands her completely. Words to explain this new found happiness escape her. She's used to a darker vocabulary.
"What's the matter babe?" he asks.
"Stop making me so bloody happy so I can write something," she replies.
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss -
G-MAN
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXXX
Friday, 8 January 2010
SKYWATCH FRIDAY
A beautiful sky to start the new year.
There's a link to Skywatch on my sidebar - feel free to join in the fun and games.
There's a link to Skywatch on my sidebar - feel free to join in the fun and games.
Thursday, 7 January 2010
KB AND WHITESNAKES HOME
Steve and I will be keeping our existing blogs but we wanted to start a new one together too. The link is on my sidebar. Feel free to visit!
Monday, 4 January 2010
SUNDAY SCRIBBLINGS - NEW LEAF
The beginning of a new year is often a time to decide to turn over a new leaf. Previously on New Year's Eve I would eat, drink and party too much. Wake up the next morning with my head in my hands saying never again. I would then proceed to make a list of goals and expect to achieve these milestones just because it was a brand new year. Sound familiar?
How things have changed. This year or should I say last year, I had a couple of glasses of wine and a few laughs with Steve and my family and was in bed by eleven. I woke up at 5.30am with a clear head, a smile on my face and a feeling that all was right in my world.
Most of the changes I made last year weren't resolutions I wrote down on paper, they were imaginings I had while I daydreamed. What I have learned is that turning over a new leaf isn't something which happens overnight. It's not about setting goals you have no idea how to reach. To me, it's about deciding and imagining the life you want to lead, the person you want to be and moving towards that reality. Some days I take a huge step and other days baby steps but it's all good. Also, I don't beat myself up if I don't reach a goal today - there's always tomorrow.
Happy daydreaming!
There's a link to SS on my sidebar - feel free to join in the fun and games.
How things have changed. This year or should I say last year, I had a couple of glasses of wine and a few laughs with Steve and my family and was in bed by eleven. I woke up at 5.30am with a clear head, a smile on my face and a feeling that all was right in my world.
Most of the changes I made last year weren't resolutions I wrote down on paper, they were imaginings I had while I daydreamed. What I have learned is that turning over a new leaf isn't something which happens overnight. It's not about setting goals you have no idea how to reach. To me, it's about deciding and imagining the life you want to lead, the person you want to be and moving towards that reality. Some days I take a huge step and other days baby steps but it's all good. Also, I don't beat myself up if I don't reach a goal today - there's always tomorrow.
Happy daydreaming!
There's a link to SS on my sidebar - feel free to join in the fun and games.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
FOR GRANDAD - Part 2
My Grandad was asked to contribute to a book which was being written by soldiers about their wartime experiences. Unfortunately, my Grandad passed away before his story could be published. I would like to share some of the first draft he wrote with you here. The writing is in long hand and is difficult to read at times but I will do my best Grandad. The previous entry was posted a fews days ago.
On the morning of the 7th June, what was left of my platoon were told to advance through the woods and to take up fresh positions. We were coming under heavier fire now from the 21st P division who were now bringing up tanks and mortars. Just about noon, as far as I can remember, Captain Mason, told us that we were in position and we began to dig in again, enemy fire was now becoming very heavy and we were very apprehensive of our position.
Captain Mason said to me, "Here we are and here we are going to stay." We then heard the ominous sound of a tank approaching. We had only grenades ... ... light .... would be of no use. I looked over to Captain Mason but he seemed unconcerned. The tank stopped some 100 yards away and pumped shells all around us and quite a number were killed and wounded.
PART 3 tomorrow (or as soon as my fingers can type it).
On the morning of the 7th June, what was left of my platoon were told to advance through the woods and to take up fresh positions. We were coming under heavier fire now from the 21st P division who were now bringing up tanks and mortars. Just about noon, as far as I can remember, Captain Mason, told us that we were in position and we began to dig in again, enemy fire was now becoming very heavy and we were very apprehensive of our position.
Captain Mason said to me, "Here we are and here we are going to stay." We then heard the ominous sound of a tank approaching. We had only grenades ... ... light .... would be of no use. I looked over to Captain Mason but he seemed unconcerned. The tank stopped some 100 yards away and pumped shells all around us and quite a number were killed and wounded.
PART 3 tomorrow (or as soon as my fingers can type it).
Friday, 1 January 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR - FLASH 55
Woke up this morning
With a smile on my face
New Year beginning
No time to waste
Cuddles from my sweetheart
Family all around
Licks from my baby dog
A new life I have found
Loved ones I am missing
Thier loss more than mine
Hope they'll come around
If I give a little time
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss -
G-MAN
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXXX
With a smile on my face
New Year beginning
No time to waste
Cuddles from my sweetheart
Family all around
Licks from my baby dog
A new life I have found
Loved ones I am missing
Thier loss more than mine
Hope they'll come around
If I give a little time
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss -
G-MAN
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXXX
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
FOR GRANDAD - Part 1
My Grandad was asked to contribute to a book which was being written by soldiers about their wartime experiences. Unfortunately, my Grandad passed away before his story could be published. I would like to share some of the first draft he wrote with you here. The writing is in long hand and is difficult to read at times but I will do my best Grandad.
I landed with the 2nd Battalion O & B light Infantry, 6th Division on D Day 6th June 1944.
Our job was to capture the bridge over the river O and also a bridge over the c Canal. This was the main purpose of the exercise and to keep the way open for the seaborne forces who were to land on the beaches 4 to 5 miles away.
We experienced hand to hand fighting, grenades and small arms, I remember that as soon as we landed by glider that I was fired upon by small arms fire. My platoon led by Captain Mason were detailed to go to a place called R, which we did, and on the night of 6th June we dug in on the outskirts of the woods.
I remember that during the night as it quietened down a bit, I was lying in my foxhole and I heard footsteps approaching through the woods. I looked around to find all my mates were asleep. As I looked towards the approaching men about 6 or 7 in number I could not see in the dark who they were. I picked up my S gun and felt the button which controlled single shot or repetition and found that it was on single shot. The men approaching stopped, as they did I raised my gun and pressed the button to repetition. In the quiet of the night it seemed to make a loud click. After what seemed a long time the men gradually retreated much to my relief, and I never found out if they were friend or foe.
PART 2 tomorrow
I landed with the 2nd Battalion O & B light Infantry, 6th Division on D Day 6th June 1944.
Our job was to capture the bridge over the river O and also a bridge over the c Canal. This was the main purpose of the exercise and to keep the way open for the seaborne forces who were to land on the beaches 4 to 5 miles away.
We experienced hand to hand fighting, grenades and small arms, I remember that as soon as we landed by glider that I was fired upon by small arms fire. My platoon led by Captain Mason were detailed to go to a place called R, which we did, and on the night of 6th June we dug in on the outskirts of the woods.
I remember that during the night as it quietened down a bit, I was lying in my foxhole and I heard footsteps approaching through the woods. I looked around to find all my mates were asleep. As I looked towards the approaching men about 6 or 7 in number I could not see in the dark who they were. I picked up my S gun and felt the button which controlled single shot or repetition and found that it was on single shot. The men approaching stopped, as they did I raised my gun and pressed the button to repetition. In the quiet of the night it seemed to make a loud click. After what seemed a long time the men gradually retreated much to my relief, and I never found out if they were friend or foe.
PART 2 tomorrow
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