It certainly feels like the world is hurting. 2020 is not even half-done and it has brought pain and misery to many, many people. It has challenged us, and elements of it might (and in some cases should) change us. Our work/life balance, so often skewed toward work, has been altered. Our approach to how […]
Today, I am writing about someone who inspires me. There are quite a few people who inspire me, but the one I will talk about is, predictably, my daughter. I know I know, that might seem like the easy option, but this is my blog, so I’ll go for it. She is the reason I […]
The bloodied gladiator that staggered from the dagger embedded in his thigh was not going to live long in the memory of the House of Nepos. One of the fifteen given to him by Paulus, Nepos despaired at the man’s lack of fighting skill. His opponent was a man of the Moors, bulging with muscles […]
Marcus Paulus was not used to be summoned. A man of his importance did not expect such things. Yet when Caius Metellus called for him, Paulus did not dare ignore it. What he had not expected, upon strolling into the senate office of Caius, was to be faced by not one brother but two. “Vibius, […]
The sun was continuing it’s slow but steady ascent as Nimr reached the doors to Lady Crispina’s house. He pummeled the huge wooden doors with all his might, until young Stigr opened it. Crispina’s latest servant looked wide-eyed in shock at the imposing sight of Nimr, who did not waste time on pleasantries, pushing past […]
Nepos was not himself. Etruscilla knew this immediately. The stillness of the night surrounded them, as did the cloying humidity, and Nepos’ handsome, unclothed body was cuddled up against hers, yet he made no move to seduce her. She knew he was worried- deeply worried- by events he could not control, yet precisely because of […]
Three is ‘top three pet peeves’. Where do I begin??? I do not like being pestered when I’m on a lunch break. This would happen quite a lot at Staples, but then, I did kinda invite it, by being too nice – and by becoming part of the management team there. Blocked Aisles. You know […]
Two is ‘write something someone told you about yourself that you never forgot’. I was working at Staples when a colleague, who I didn’t know particularly well at the time (we got to know each more in time) told me she thought I had a natural gift at sales. I wasn’t sure if I believed […]
This has been shamelessly stolen from Lolsy’s Library – here goes! I may also have some catching up to, considering we’re on day three! The first one is – list ten things that make you happy. In no particular order… Sunshine. Star Trek. Marvel Movies. Coffee. Bacon. Beer. Wife. Daughter. Family. Friends. I’ll leave it to […]
As ever, this meerkat’s subconscious mind takes me on journeys that are beyond explanation. Last night was no exception. It was time for battle! The combatants? Loki, God of Mischief… And Seven of Nine, former Borg drone turned badass… The setting was a cityscape, with Loki upon one of the flying dohickies from The Avengers, […]
Breached the 70K mark on my wip! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
This is just sheer absolute, exquisite beauty.
I have eaten too much pizza.
I don't think it's up to you to decide what's best for women, nor whether or not men can find them attractive...
Now pay attention please. CLASS DISMISSED. Beetleypete’s Classroom: Lesson Three Love love love this!
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