The Plank

“Walk the plank!” Captain Billy ordered, his sword swooshing menacingly above his head. I looked out at the wooden walkway of doom and gulped as seagulls and vultures circled and crowed above. The sea salt filled my nostrils and I began to feel sick. “b.b.but…” I stammered, one foot tentatively examining the boards. “But nothing, […]

Blinds

Sometimes when the sun shines and the shadows form upon the blinds, I wonder what I’m doing here, sat at work without a beer. A coffee in my hand instead – I mean it’s nice and all but like I said – a frothy beverage with a head on top would really satisfy and not […]

Balloon

Today had been such a good day. The big English breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs and beans followed by a walk amongst the gigantic looming pine trees. A trip to the park – the one with the slide that almost reaches the sky – and ice cream with sweet, sticky strawberry sauce and sprinkles all […]