Silence is Golden

Not all the times of course, simple pleasure comes from sound. Silence of the mind however is worth more than any gold. Being able to turn off the internal monologue and chatter, such a beautiful thing to do. To be completely at peace. I’m working on this but it eludes me. Eventually I actually end

Such sorrow in Family Values

There was a young man who unfortunately married the wrong woman. He suffered years of abuse and when he found the strength to leave his parents picked up his shattered heart and life and gave him all they had to rebuild his life. They housed him and his children, sharing rooms so they could all

Eeek, honest RNY post.

Off to see my new Bariatric surgeon who has been assisting me in the UK, Leeds, with the post operative issues I’ve been having. To say I’m nervous is an understatement. I’m unsure whether I will need another dilation to the stricture I had at my stomach exit, or maybe my current issues could be

Just a statue

Or so they thought He stood there looking so festive in his bright red coat A little bag over his 2ft shoulder His beard all stringy from little fingers His hands solid and posed as though holding the gift glued in place But his eyes told a different story Because they looked so sad behind

Short Story: Earth

It was as though the Earth had set motions into reverse. Women became a commodity for ownership, animals became meat, children became currency. The world was dying. The Men wanted to believe they could fix things. Alas they could not and as children starved and women fought again the chains of suppression to regain their

Moody teens

I took my teen out today, look round some Christmas decorations, garden centre, hot chocolate and sausage roll. Bought a few special items. I had a lovely time ignoring the sulking from the teen. The whole time. The hating the crowds. The sausage roll is disgusting. The hot chocolate was rank. The shops were boring.

Cute moment caught!

I don’t think anything else needs to be said.

Music blaring

But not in my room From the teens upstairs Ratatatta tata tat boom boom Ratatatta tata tat boom boom ‘Alexa!’ ‘Turn it down!’ Alexa can’t hear me over the drum and bass sound.

Unsupported?

Or just blind? I’ve lost 6 stone, I’m now 13.5 stone but can wear size 10 jeans, size 12 tops. I’m still in the Obese class 1 category and my goal weight is 10.6 stone, which would put me at a healthy BMI and allow me to go horse riding at any stables. So far

Evil Next Door

Written by Faye Firth   As her neighbor stalked the hallways Put poison in her milk The authorities could do nothing No evidence they would chink She… Evil Next Door