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August 1, 2019

Destination #writephoto

Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt: What if the weather had been different that day? What if the fine fog was getting denser and slowly creeping out of the woods? What if Mother decided that it wouldn’t be safe for her daughter to set off into the woods to deliver a cake to her unwell mother? What if […]
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Published on August 01, 2019 21:00

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – Conversations with random strangers 2017 by Ritu Bhathal

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
This is the second post from the wonderfully varied archives of poet and author Ritu Bhathal. This week I have selected a post dear to heart. I love people watching and having spent considerable time in airports for work and pleasure, I will talk to anyone who dares to…
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Published on August 01, 2019 09:03

July 31, 2019

Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday (On a Thursday) #Poetry Challenge No. 138 #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! Clear & Nature It isn't simpleJudging someone's characterOn a first meetingNever judge a book, they sayBy cover, more lies withinRitu […]
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Published on July 31, 2019 21:00

July’s Books #BookReview

Another month, another selection of books to share with you! And I just got in by the skin of my teeth! I literally just finished the last book, and wanted to include it on my monthly round up! The Million Pieces of Neena Gill by Emma Smith-BartonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Million Pieces […]
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Published on July 31, 2019 15:50

July 30, 2019

One Liner Wednesday – #1LinerWeds – School vs. Holidays

The love I have for my job is measurable by the amount of my vacation days that I have already spent in school… Vacation days – 3 (excluding weekend) Days spent at school – 3! Ritu 2019 Yup, the school holidays are here already and I, for one have been so looking forward to them, […]
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Published on July 30, 2019 21:00

July 29, 2019

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #264 Beauty&Quiet

Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge Beauty & Quiet A quiet momentAppreciate the beautyOf your surroundingsRitu 2019
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Published on July 29, 2019 21:00

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 […]
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Published on July 28, 2019 21:00

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!
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Published on July 28, 2019 04:51

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 […]
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Published on July 27, 2019 21:00

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 […]
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Published on July 26, 2019 21:00