Quarantine Brain: When all you can do is laugh Husband: “Can you turn the oven on to 450 degrees please?” he asks me as he leaves the room. Me: “Sure,” as I absently move wonder over to the oven and type it in before I carry on with what I was doing. Husband: A few… Continue reading The “Q” in 2020 A to Z
Author: Writing Sparkle
Weekend Coffee Share
Well week 5 of Coronavirus induced isolation has come to an end. When I went out for groceries I made sure to get some more coffee because I was getting low. I didn’t get anything fancy, just plain coffee but it smells delicious and tastes great. Can I offer you a virtual cup? So what… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share
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The “P” in 2020 A to Z
Philosophy of Life Reality is a delusion in which we are all trapped. Alone we travel on the mirrored waters of deception. Occasionally we meet a stranger and walk a little while. By Shari Marshall – April 2020 ** Feeling inspired? The rules are simple. Use this image as a prompt to create a post and… Continue reading The “P” in 2020 A to Z
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The “O” in 2020 A to Z
Outrageous! Obnoxious Would you rather your nose ooze the colours of the rainbow twice a day or pop out coloured candies every 5 minutes till the end of time? By Shari Marshall - April 2020 ** Feeling inspired? The rules are simple. Use this image as a prompt to create a post and share by posting your… Continue reading The “O” in 2020 A to Z
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The “N” in A to Z
Now I’ve learned. I’ve run to the outer limits of the universe; counted the stars in the sky. I’ve danced on clouds with Angels and swam upon the tide. I’ve stared up at the blue sky making shapes from softened clouds. I’ve listened to the silence and rambled through the loud. But none… Continue reading The “N” in A to Z
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The “M” in 2020 A to Z
Movie Night That familiar sound of kernels rolling around on a hot surface marked by rapidly increasing popping sounds as each little kernel bursts. Quickly the distinct smell of those popping kernels fills the air creating an anticipation of tasting that buttery popcorn coated with a hit of salt. A true movie night symbol. By… Continue reading The “M” in 2020 A to Z
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The “L” in 2020 A to Z
Little Man He checked and double checked his outfit. His little hand flying fast over his shirt front, shifting his belt buckle and pulling on his cowboy boots. Satisfied he parades himself around the room waiting for go time completely happy with himself. Who knew this would be a ritual for years to come. By… Continue reading The “L” in 2020 A to Z
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The “K” in 2020 A to Z
K - alliteration Killer kitten kickstarts kind karma know-how. By Shari Marshall - April 2020 By way of explanation. My oldest boy is learning about poetry in his online studies and he was doing alphabet alliteration. I was stuck on this post and his homework inspired me. ** Feeling inspired? The rules are simple. Use this… Continue reading The “K” in 2020 A to Z
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Coffee Share
If we were having coffee I would explain that there is no thought to the rich scent of my coffee. I’m not going to talk about the pillows of steam or the warmth radiating off my mug. Guzzling the hot brown liquid is my only thought, rush, rush, and rush. Although we are settling into… Continue reading Coffee Share
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The “J” in 2020 A to Z
John Deere It rumbled through the town, that distinct diesel engine sound. It marked the sound of childhood growing up on a farm. In those brief moments, as she listened, she closed her eyes and could feel the warm summer breeze sliding past her skin as she worked the field. She remembered the dust in… Continue reading The “J” in 2020 A to Z
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 