the lonely walk

As she walked alone along the empty streets, taking her once a day opportunity for essential exercise, her head was swarming with all sorts of thoughts. How life had changed in such a short time. It used to be that there was safety in numbers, now it was only safe to be alone. At least... Continue Reading →

March 28, 2020 0

rhapsody

The whole world is gripped in the sickness. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit scared today. I have a few ongoing health conditions that put me in a high risk group. On Saturday, the small town I live in saw its first reported case of the corona virus. Yesterday,... Continue Reading →

March 12, 2020 2

spring is just around the corner

It's been a strange old day for me today. It started out as any normal day, I got up and got ready and drove myself to work. Once I got to work, as has been our policy now for a couple of weeks, I did the whole washing hands, using the alcohol gel etc. and... Continue Reading →

March 5, 2020 0

melancholy me

Melancholy me Melancholy over you All alone and feelin' blue Are you melancholy too? Miss you every day Ever since you went away Melancholy over you Are you melancholy too? While each minute seems Like hours to me Each hour seems like years Each day is an eternity Of sadness and tears All I do... Continue Reading →

March 3, 2020 0

breathe

If I could make a wish I think I'd pass Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound Nothing to eat, no books to read Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep Sometimes, all I need is the air that... Continue Reading →

February 29, 2020 0

tartan & toadstools

I thought we had seen the back of the storms that have ripped their way through the UK recently. We had Ciara, and then Dennis, and then it all seemed to go calm for a few days, but last night I was kept awake by the most noisy, howling gusts of wind you ever heard. ... Continue Reading →

February 22, 2020 0

lazy Sunday afternoon

The UK is, as I sit here writing this, being terrorised by storm Ciara. We have high winds, up to 93mph in some places, and heavy, lashing rain storms. I can hear the wind and rain howling around the house. It's a truly horrible weather day today, with warnings all over to stay in doors... Continue Reading →

February 9, 2020 0

party girl

Taking full body closeup shots is the absolute bane of my life in SL. I just can't seem to get the hang of it well. So I've been trying to learn, and play around by changing pictures sizes, camera angles and such. I was quite pleased with the result of this one today. I... Continue Reading →

February 8, 2020 0

more love for Australia – Surviving Hell

All across the world people have been heartbroken recently as they watch the devastation that has been caused by the wild bush fires in Australia. The plight of the native wildlife has been particularly sad to see. Kay Weston, owner and creator of Image Essentials has got together with a few of her fellow Aussies,... Continue Reading →

January 24, 2020 0