A short story about the perils of having free range chickens in a semi rural area without fencing.
Boudica, Chapter Four, “Chickens!!”
Category: Chronicles of Narn
True stories from the near and distant past. Some are sad or serious, some are deeply silly.
Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens, A place of friendship, beauty and healing
“What are those phallic looking ones there?” my friend Kathryn asks. “They’re Echiums, the bees love them. Echium cobalt towers I’d say. I’ve got some in my garden. If you stand near them on a sunny day, it’s so loudy-buzzy.” “Loudy-buzzy? Is that a word?” I make a sound a bit like a closed mouth … Continue reading Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens, A place of friendship, beauty and healing
Mum’s Caff
The golden afternoon light shines into the living room. I love this time of day. My pattern says there should be 240 stitches by the end of the row. “Nobody talk to me for a minute,” I announce, “I’m counting.” Ah, dear. Too late now, I realise I’ve made a school girl error – never … Continue reading Mum’s Caff
That Time I Thought I Might Die at Sea
The Florida morning is warm and the sea is calm. Just like every day since Harry and I arrived at Key West. Walking onto the marina we look at each with excited grins and agree that it’s perfect weather for a sailing trip. I love looking at the boats and can’t help feeling a bit … Continue reading That Time I Thought I Might Die at Sea
The Doors Are Permanently Locked
The doors are permanently locked now. I ring the buzzer and we’re eventually allowed in by the security guard. Stepping inside I’m hit with the blast of fuggy air from the heat pump above the door. Even though it’s a clear warm autumn day, inside it feels like a dying sauna. The next thing to hit me … Continue reading The Doors Are Permanently Locked
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