Today there was tension on the factory floor. Usually it was a friendly place, with forty young girls working on their sewing machines and chattering incessantly. But today no one felt like gossiping. Their supervisor Miss Chang, was a middle aged lady, who ruled them firmly but fairly. Her philosophy was maintaining a relaxed family atmosphere in the workplace, while ensuring maximum efficiency. But today … Continue reading 3 T C 2019 #24
It was Tuesday evening, Dr. Elizabeth Strange was just back from the laboratory. Instinctively, she turned on the lights and then turned on some music. The apartment was filled with the melodious tones of Chamber music. Elizabeth worked as a genetic engineering research consultant. Her calling was a noble one, but involved long hours and high levels of alertness and accuracy. Her home, particularly her … Continue reading The Garden on the Balcony
Dame Cough-A-Lot is my new name for myself. This is because I have a persistent irritating cough. I have tried every possible remedy for it. It gets better but never really goes away. I have tried the following remedies: 1. Honey 2. Hot water and honey. 3. Lemon, hot water and honey 4.. Ginger, lemon, hot water and honey. 5. Clear soup 6. Lots of … Continue reading Confessions of Dame Cough-A-Lot
“Who moved my cheese?” asked Mr. Dormouse, looking for his lunch. ” I did, darling,”replied Mrs. Dormouse. “Have these apple slices instead. Everybody’s choosing the vegetarian lifestyle. It’s better for health.” Written for Three Things Challenge 3TC dormouse, cheese, apple. Continue reading The Vegetarian Lifestyle 3TC
Do not take umbrage, At people who offend you; With their backbiting, slander and gossip. Instead, pity them: For their empty lives, and small minds, That take pleasure in belittling others. Written for : FOWC with Fandango —– umbrage. Image courtesy Pixabay. Continue reading Do not take umbrage…..
It was Sarah’s first day on her new job. It wasn’t just the job that was new. She had just moved to the Big City from her tiny hometown. Everything was new and different from what she was used to. A new apartment, new job and a new set of acquaintances: there was so much to get used to. Sarah had thought that she would … Continue reading Tell the Story
Robert Simms was a lowly bank clerk. He led a dull, humdrum existence.Every morning, he joined scores of others like him on the tube to town. From the tube station he caught a twenty minute bus ride to his bank. At the bank, he went through several of the formalities concerned with the counting, depositing and withdrawing of money. To Robert, these procedures concerning the … Continue reading Robert’s Inheritance
Scrabble is a word game that I used to play as a child. My parents frowned upon Monopoly and card games but didn’t mind scrabble since they considered it educational. Kids of today who are spoilt for choice with the dozens of recreation options available would not think much of Scrabble. But when I was growing up, video games could only be played in arcades. … Continue reading Scrabble
We are all familiar with the characters in fairy tales and nursery rhymes. As part of her QoQ series, Theresa, The Haunted Wordsmith, has asked us questions about some characters. Click here to see her original post. 1.Everyone thinks they know the story of Jack and Jill, but why did they really go up the hill? They went up the hill to attend the Summit … Continue reading Fairy tales & Nursery Rhymes–Queen of Questions # 4
Theresa, The Haunted Wordsmith creates fun challenges for us . This Queen of Questions #3, is the latest in her series of questions. You can view Theresa’s original post by clicking here. Today’s questions are about food. I love talking, reading and writing about food so I am going to have fun with these. What is your favorite chocolate dessert? This is so difficult to … Continue reading Queen of Questions, 2019, #3
