Listening In?
I am not one who subscribes to conspiracy theories at all. However, a recent run in with Facebook has made me wonder. My partner and...
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2024
It ends at Fifty
Recently I set myself a small challenge, and for those who follow along, you will know it was the FiftyIn50 blogging challenge. I used a...
A News event from my childhood
Write about a news event from when you were still in school and how it made you feel. I’m not sure I was very aware...
Life rules?
Do I have a set of rules or guidelines for life? Not that I'm conscious of. I don't have a rule book, or list. However...
Celebrity Status
I have, over the years, met a number of celebrities in a variety of circumstances. It would be vulgar of me to name drop. I...
My Writing Process
After seeing Robert’s post on the process of blogging, it sparked me into action. I’ve been thinking about explaining my own process but figured no...
International Roaming
Do you consider yourself to be an international person? I would say yes -- I have a home in Scotland and one in Spain, and...
Everyone is Beautiful
What is your all-time favourite story to tell from all the jobs you've held? Not my career, but this one has stuck with me for...
Youthful bliss
Today's prompt: What do you remember being a big deal to adults during your childhood or teenaged years? I've been thinking how to interpret this...
Observational Travel
Picture the scene.... Yesterday I am sitting on the train, as part of my day of travel. I have three hours of confinement in the...
Get Scribbling
The Scribbles blogging platform brought me back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus. If your thinking of starting a blog, or moving to...
Exercise and Me
Are you an exerciser? What physical achievement are you most proud of? Ever play any sports? No! Do you even know me? LOL. Next question....
Car, Train, Plane
What's the last trip you took? Today’s blogging topic is actually quite timely. My most recent journey is today and I am typing this as...
Favourite Bloggers?
Today’s blogging prompt asks me to write a #FollowFriday with the names of my favourite bloggers or social media follows and why I like them. ...
My Mobile and Me 📱
What is your relationship with your phone? I don't think I can deny that I love my mobile phone. It has become a significant part...
Can you lick an ice-lolly?
I read a lot online, and I try to read quality not trash. However, this has to be the worst thing I have seen this...
What scares you?
What is the most scared you have ever been? I gave this a bit of thought throughout the day. I'm not sure I've been in...
One Hundred
Can you believe it, this is my 100th blog post here. I've been blogging for years, but then I fell away for a bit and...
Enjoyment from reading Blogs
What do you like to read? Books, newsletters, doomscrolling, blogs, paper magazines? Firstly, I had to google doomscrolling! I've concluded I don't do that. I...
Stuck for writing ideas?
I recent came across a website that gives you a random blogging idea, for those times when you're feeling creative but lacking a topic. I'd...
Writing is my happy place
How do I feel about writing? I love writing. Some days are better than others, but I love being expressive and writing for myself. In...
Social Media Relationship
Do you have any good or bad stories from your relationship with social media or Internet communities? Mostly positive, I am pleased to say. I...
My First Computer
What do you remember about your first computer and learning to use it? This prompt is part of a blogging challenge I set myself recently. ...
My Typical Day
You might be surprised or shocked, but here goes. I always rise at 6:15am. I feel refreshed and energised for the day. If I get...
Book Reviews?
Write a book review of the last book you couldn't put down. (My blogging prompt for today) I don't think I have ever written...