Peace descendedand silence loomed,and in the darknesstwo figures appearedthen disappearedjust as quicklyinto the night. Morning brokewith a happy sun,the rooster crowedfrom over the fence'Wake-up!!' said he to all asleepMiss 4 has run off with Mister 9 Jr.again. Noises arose in #4Loud screaming and shoutingwas heardA … Continue reading The road to zero
In the age of ink
A shadow she cast on thewall behind,the curtain rose in the breeze,the wind bells chimed She pulled out a drawerand a box she untiedand out spilled lettersin a ribbon pink tied. She opened oneand let out a sighstrands of her hairglistened in the light Fingers … Continue reading In the age of ink
Around the world series: Pitstop #8
Devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC which forever shaped the history of it's rugged landscape, this land has risen literally from the ashes to turn into one of the most popular of the Greek islands. It's whitewashed, cubiform houses adorned with … Continue reading Around the world series: Pitstop #8
Ode to a cake
Soft peaks of white creambeaten as light as air,spiked with some kirschto add more flair. Filled between layers ofchocolate sponge so dark,and plump red cherriesthat special trademark. Luxurious top layergarnished with chocolate flakes,and together it makes my favouriteBlack Forest cake. A bite into it's richness,it … Continue reading Ode to a cake
Around the World series: Pitstop#7
Think of flowerbeds of tulips and you cannot stop yourself from smiling. These colourful quintessential flowers of a Dutch spring invoke so much joy that being amongst them is the only way to experience that.Also don't they make for some fabulous photographs as well.......don't we … Continue reading Around the World series: Pitstop#7
The Criminal café
Jay stood across the road on a cold winter day and watched the lights of the café go off. A young man walked out and locked the gate. He huddled into a car parked a few feet away and drove off. It was only 6, … Continue reading The Criminal café
The many colours of change
These are some Teeny Tiny Tales that came to me when I thought of #change and how little we realise how our one life affects another by what we do or do not. *He complained about the high taxes he paid, till his grandfather reminded … Continue reading The many colours of change
Around the World series: Pitstop #6
Everything about this city calls out to the traveler in me to visit again. It's name to fame are well, ......too many to name, but here are some fun facts -300 languages spoken here -To be qualified as a driver of the famous Black cab … Continue reading Around the World series: Pitstop #6
Lady Luck
Slow Steve beforehe began his race,wished that Lady Luckwould save his face Blitzing Buzz the bakeron his final competition round,hoped Lady Luckwould help win him the crown. Washout Will the oldsteron his last dime,counted on Lady Luckto help him win this one time. Pretty Delilah, … Continue reading Lady Luck
Around the world series: pitstop #5
On one of those pretty streets of Tuscany, Italy Beautiful landscapes, cultural history and excellent cuisine. Crystalline water just a few steps away from hill towns full of magic and tradition. The cradle of the Renaissance and known the world over for it's immense artistic … Continue reading Around the world series: pitstop #5
Eclectic inspirations 