Just done a spell check on something I am writing to discover Birkenstocks comes up as laughing stock. To be fair it should’ve been Crocs – the devils shoes. Also cringingly (which I’m not sure is really a ‘word’) came up as carol singer Aint that a kick in the head?
I have been submiting a lot lately; pieces for publication in literary magazines, climbing websites, sample blogs for freelance work and even after a big deep breath the first three chapters of my book to a publishers. I have totted up the my total submissions and my success rate is not looking good. But the […]
‘Hello, 4K. My name’s Catherine. You know Lynne – she was here this morning and that,’ she says pointing to me,’ is Jenny.’ ‘Good afternoon, Catherine, good afternoon Lynne,’ they sing song. One tall boy, with a gold stud in one ear turns and peels a paper football off the wall next to him. The, […]
I recently went to watch Arsenal vs. Blackburn Rovers at the new Emirates Stadium. It was fantastic, magnificent and awakened my dormant Gooner. It did leave me with some searching questions. Why were the Arsenal fans taunting Bentley, much more than the other Blackburn players? He’s been praised for his performance playing for the England […]
The tips of my fingers really hurt. Especially when I type or use the mouse pad. My hemp hand protector only provides temporary relief. This is bad. I need to type a lot this week. I am wondering what is going on. Have I worn away my finger prints through over typing? Is this tingling […]
Jen S. Wight 