Category Archives: storytelling
Moonstruck
The loud music was keeping us awake. Finally, around 2 a.m., we decided to go out and search for the culprit. That’s why we were out on the streets with a flashlight. But there was no need as the moon … Continue reading
Pretty Propaganda
The Longstone Lighthouse, located on one of the Farne Islands, was built in 1826. In 1838 a paddle steamer crashed off the Northumberland coast. From her bedroom window, Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, could see the wreck and some … Continue reading
Empathy and Evolution (part 1)
The best way to live forever is in the hearts of others. Because to be physically immortal is wearisome and lonely. But to live in someone else’s heart is a form of eternal comfort. In another life I lived in … Continue reading
Circe’s Metamorphosis
for Fluffy mou Every story has a point of view. Sometimes it is that of the narrator. Other times it’s that of the narrated upon. The point of view most repeated is generally the point of view most believed. But … Continue reading
In Praise of Hands
Luckily the tea was strong and helped keep me focused. I was at the table picking the raisins out from my scone not because I didn’t like raisins but simply to have an excuse to keep my head down so … Continue reading



