My eyes drifted to the right and a not-so familiar face greeted me. Sitting behind the counter in a skull cap, was a young man who couldn’t have been more than thirty. “Fresh vegetables for sale. Why don’t you try these peas- straight from the farm?” “Really?” I said. “They do look nice…you are new …
Craving (Hiraeth)
What’s that one yearning that makes your heart ache? When I came across #Hiraeth (Welsh) I knew that here was a single word with countless layers, expressing all my longing and nostalgia for the places I once lived in. They were never my destination. Strange it is, that at my last port of call today …
Baggage
There is a baggage we unknowingly carry inside our hearts. An unwanted guest who piles on. If you have such a visitor in there, it's time to let go! Do you cringe at the mere mention of a name? Ever wondered what makes you knit your brows every time you see that matronly dame. …
LOL (Please, Laugh Out Loud)
'A' for April Fools' Day! As I begin my maiden journey on #Blogchatter's AtoZ Challenge, I wish for more happiness and more laughter in the World today. And though, the history of April Fools' Day is varied and isn't necessarily meant to celebrate cackles, I have always seen it as an opportunity to make people …
A to Z Challenge-Theme Reveal
I think I am one of the last ones hopping on to the train. You see, I am the essential idler and mostly slow to take up challenges. I don't believe in rushing through life and so, even though I knew I was going to be doing this sometime, I didn't know when! So, this …
A Hundred Quills 