She teaches me how to drive a car as if I was an extra sister or a daughter, so I can be free to leave my country home. She says St Christopher will keep me safe when travelling and on the day of my driving test. Country places are shocking for public transport andContinue reading “The Farmer’s Wife: Piece 16”
Prompts for Creating your #500 words story
So you’re trying to create a 500 words or more memory story. You’re not sure where to start but you are keen to tap into your memory. Here are some practical ideas to get you going. All you need is your nose’s sense of smell, some pens, creativity, imagination, photographs, the courage to interview someContinue reading “Prompts for Creating your #500 words story”
Somewhere is the Memory: Piece 15
Somewhere is the memory of who I was – the wide-eyed child with serious looks, who was quiet many times when others spoke, yet a chatterbox with her closest friends. Does she shape me now that curious shy girl and tell me how far I’ve truly come in the journey of my life? She madeContinue reading “Somewhere is the Memory: Piece 15”
The Power of Excellence and Dolls: Piece 14
My idea of beauty as I grew up was fair skin, straight blonde hair and green or blue eyes. Why did I choose the opposite of my own curly dark hair, dark skin, and brown eyes? Are we naturally inclined to opposites, or was I being shaped by the popular culture around me? I wasContinue reading “The Power of Excellence and Dolls: Piece 14”
The Study Brigade: Piece 13
They hung out in the library, one collected different writing papers, one was a walking champion and one wore glasses. They were the study brigade. Girls to be admired, funny, smart, well groomed and lovers of books. They talked about books and maths and didn’t seem to gossip; knowledge, sports and learning were their thing.Continue reading “The Study Brigade: Piece 13”
June Paisa Perkins 