https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/Flash Writing- non fiction in fiction style!hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/584056A Plateful of Men. * Tapas is a Spanish thing= small, tasty snack, served as an aperitif. The Lean Cuisine. Pete. Mr. Lean Cuisine. I spent years trying to stick to this diet. It claimed to be satisfying, tasty and nutritionally balanced. The packaging was great. I thought I had found the perfect...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/583821Free From Additives. My Granny Mushroom lived to the splendid age of 92. Her secret to a long and happy life? Full fat, sugar loaded, lovingly prepared memories. Sugar Free. I have a mental treasure chest full of childhood memories; some not happy, but the majority dripping with sticky sweetness;...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/583255No biggie to add today- bad day! Started with 2 second freefall from top bunk of one of my daughters bunk beds;forgot I had got into bed with her last night after she had had a bad dream! My normal bed is a futon- so my usual flop out of bed turned into a skydiving incident! No broken bones, just...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/583054Obsession. I remember the first time I saw you. I remember the first time you spoke to me. The place was not romantic, neither were the words, but every love affair has a beginning and every love affair has an end. From that first kiss I wanted to absorb you. You were, and had, everything I...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/582855The Book You will Blossom. “Hey Darlin´- looking gooood. Can I get you a drink?” says the slimy voice behind me. As I swing round, I watch the colour drain from his face and he backs off quicker than you can say humongous belly. I suppose I was lucky; when I was pregnant I didn’t put on weight...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/581723Words-706 The Ad. Why do I bother? I sit in my car waiting for my girls to come out of school. I sit in my car, surrounded by their rubbish. I am exhausted. I have squabbled with my ex, their father, yet again. I did not make it to the supermarket so they will grumble about whatever I manage to...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/581558You and I I worshipped you. I was ecstatic when you asked me to marry you, and you, in return, forgot the next day that you had asked me. I moved in with you, thus alienating my parents, and you, in return, packed in your job and went traveling. I made your favorite homecoming meals, and you, in...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/581413Milan. November 2008 It had gone stale. The monotony of life had driven the passion and spontaneity from our relationship. We needed time to ourselves; without interruptions from our respective children or influence from friends. A break from the hum drum of village life, a break from controlling...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/581366I.S.N Not a problem. Yes, of course. Not a big deal. Anytime. Damn it, bugger it I’ve done it again. Why the flip can’t I say NO? So now I have to race like a Formula One driver to pick up someone elses kids before I collect my own. Parking will be a nightmare, it’s pouring with rain, I will have...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/flash2008/581358The Birth. From the fear a crippling hate was born. I want to shout: “Not me! Take her. It’s not my time. She’s prepared and I am not.” But my brain is frozen with fear, leaving me speechless. My pleading eyes flash from one face to another. Panic radiates from my abdomen to every extremity of my...