From cool airplane air, Ashley stepped into a heated wall. “You’re sweating” pointed out her longtime boyfriend, maybe future husband. Attempting dignity, Ashley replied, “ladies glow”. Muttering “glowing like a fire engine”, he took off for the immigration counter. A new tropical nation stamp in her passport, she struggled to breathe, carry her case and … Continue reading Ashley’s Tropical Detox →

"The fairy princess woke to the sound of dragons gnashing their teeth,..." is the start of the 300 word story just submitted to the Mslexia Flash Fiction competition. The competition is open to women from any country. Entries close 30 September 2019, with results due in Feb 2020. Today I started learning about patience, ensuring … Continue reading On the Nature of Fairy Gifts, Moonlight and Dragons →

Kate walked the garden alone. She stopped in the shed doorway, turned and considered the activity. The bees hard at work at the cabbage flowers. The tomatos full and ripe. All was well. Putting her early morning tea on the bench, she allowed only a sigh at the neat row of tools, all clean, all … Continue reading The Half Made Bed →