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July 28, 2019
Chai And A Chat #43 #ChaiAndAChat
Yo yo yo Peeps! It’s Holiday Ritu in the house! But am I sitting here with my feet up? It’s Ritu, come on… what do you think? If we were sipping chai together I’d say “YESSSS! The holidays are here!” But am I actually making the most of my time off? If we were sipping chai […]
Writing A Book Isn’t Easy
A new post up on my author site Ritu Bhathal. Pop over for a read, and if you haven’t already, join the small troop that has begun to follow me over there!
July 27, 2019
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 230 – Dreams
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney Well thank you very much Spidey, for finding something so apt for me today. There are many dreams I have in life, and for the first time in a while there appears to be a chance for two big […]
July 26, 2019
#SoCS July 27/19 – Dirty/Clean
Linda’s #SoCS prompt this week: Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “clean/dirty.” Use one, use both, use ’em any way you like. Enjoy! Dirty is exactly how I felt today. If you aren’t in the UK, we are in the midst of a mini heatwave. The temperatures have hit over 100°F/38°C in […]
July 25: Flash Fiction Challenge – For One Day
Charli’s Carrot Ranch Fiction challenge this week: July 25, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes the phrase “for one day.” The words single out a special occurrence. What is the emotion and vibe, where does it take place and why? Go where the prompt leads! The Ugly […]
July 25, 2019
Aflame #writephoto
Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt this week: ItIs notOnly theSky that's aflameRight now the whole placeFeels like it it burningA heat that's unbearableMaking us feel like we're meltingWe always ask rain to disappearRight now I think we'd welcome a downpour!Ritu 2019
July 24, 2019
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 137 #SynonymsOnly
It’s Tuesday, and that means Colleen’s Tanka Challenge! Of course, just providing a couple of words would be far too simple, so we have two words, yes, but we can’t use them! Only synonyms allowed! Kind & Shift An alterationIn attitude will bringAbout compassionWe all need to change the wayThat we act and see the […]
Can We Send Some Collective Get Well Soon Vibes to Willow?
Hot on the heels of telling you about me and my daring, I heard from our dear Blog Sis Willow of Willowdot21. It appears our dear Willow has got herself into a bit of a pickle, and possibly won’t be on the blog for a few days. If you are a Facebook friend with her, […]
The Day I Broke Into My In-Laws House #notacriminalhonest
Yup… that day just came to pass. It wasn’t quite the evening I had envisaged. I had been busy filling in my new school diary ready for next year. The kids were busy with their friends outside and Hubby Dearest was chilling with a beer and the TV on. I’d just packed my school bits […]
July 23, 2019
One Liner Wednesday – #1LinerWeds – Growing Up
Savour each and every moment – they grow up far too soon. Hold their hand as long as they let you, kiss them goodnight, cherish every cuddle – for soon they think they are too old for all that… Ritu 2019 It was Lil Princess’s Year 6 Leavers Prom last night… and tomorrow is her […]
