Compelling and real for some.

Quick question. Is fish and chips on your menu? I remember on the farm we got tired of lamb on our plates..........fish and chips would have been such a treat.

Hi there Nancy. I'm retired and live in South Africa..........could hardly be more different! Welcome and keep at the blogging and you will go places.

Welcome and all the best

The warnth of that sun bounces off those waves............lovely

The word YET can add an extra thought to your sentence. It can be used more or less the same way that BUT is. For example......... I normally only play tennis as a sport and yet I'm attracted to golf and

Beautifully presented. I'm one of those more or less cooks but I have been at the stove for many years! Tasting is my guide.

A reflection of oneself...........now THERE'S a thought. I think you're right.

Well done darkhorse for an incredibly generous initiative.

Lovely to know you're out there. It is very encouraging to hear from you, thank you.

Yes, it is amazing how one registers a liking immediately even to a shop assistant, never mind a potential boyfriend! What is it that causes this do you think? Thank you for the comment.............so

I am fascinated with where you live............seems outlandish.outrageous somehow! Just so far removed from where I live in a small town/village on our wild and beautiful coast.

More my mother's story but embellished with my own freedom of expression. That freedom is why I write fiction but the germ of every story is based on a fact or a feeling in the author's life, don't you

'Fame is a fantasy' is absolutely true. True fame is usually unsought and often unwanted. It is terribly sad that young people are conned into thinking that it is a worthwhile goal. In my experience as

I also adore the ocean. It is never the same two days in a row. We have particularly beautiful beaches in South Africa. I'm blessed to live near one where the swimming is exceptional. All the best starjewel

The plant lover is confronted by so many 'nasties' that are designed to kill it! Makes it hard for the would be gardener. Thank you for a solution for the bug.

Really interesting and thought provoking. Thank you.

I love street art and your selection is outstanding. They really liven up the 'street'.

Hey Joan, what welcome news. I'm flattered to by nominated. Is there anything I should be doing to know more about the discord group? Thank you for your comment

You made me laugh too............thank you mgaft1