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Month: February 2017

Fruit cake

February 18, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 2 Comments

And so it came to pass that the 'going to work on Thursdays' era came to an end. The last day dawned perfectly - cold, grey, sombre. The familiar route was travelled, the familiar stairs climbed, the familiar work completed. Her final contractual obligation, fulfilled. The distinctive tones of her boss could be heard somewhere in … Continue reading Fruit cake

Resigned

February 16, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ Leave a comment

Upon pressing 'send' with quivering finger and re-writing one's future with an email of resignation, a thorough hoovering of the stairs and landing on hands and knees, with special cordless attachment, was required. The dirt had been visible for some time, but the domestic goddess, with other fish to fry, had let the dust bunnies … Continue reading Resigned

And when you say that you love me

February 14, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 1 Comment

And when you say that you love me, do you mean for just this second? For this microscopic moment in time? Does it last for only as long as it takes to say those three words? Perhaps you love me at this minute, on this second Tuesday of the month - but come next Friday … Continue reading And when you say that you love me

Sebastian

February 11, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ Leave a comment

It was the opinion of their father that four sisters should not travel together in one car, or any other road using vehicle, just in case it was wiped out in a road traffic accident or struck by lightning. (The Royal family follow a similar mantra…) Three sisters or less in a road vehicle was … Continue reading Sebastian

Tuesday afternoons

February 3, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 1 Comment

Tuesday May 3rd "Do you remember Mr. Benn from the telly?" She smiles and nods her head. She is wondering what on earth I'm going to come out with this time. "He was served by the same shop keeper in every episode. Mr. Benn would go into the changing room and out through another door … Continue reading Tuesday afternoons

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