Writing Prompts: Morning Person or Night Owl?

If you were put this question to me, I would struggle to answer. A part of me would be tempted to say ‘neither’. Some mornings, I can leap out of bed feeling quite energised. Other mornings, I sort of pour myself out of the bed, like a tired liquid. Some evenings, I feel dog-tired, and […]

Read More »

The Meerkat Muse – 26th July 2023

Friends, meerkats, all of you, lend me your ears, it’s Meerkat Muse time! Work it… Work it Real Good No, I am not shaking my booty or gyrating my ass, or thrusting my hips. I am quite literally referring to work. Circumstances have been quite tough of late, due to a colleague being off long-term […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: Harmony

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? I’m pretty sure we all quietly ignore something annoying, or grating, about our loved ones and friends, for the sake of getting along. To keep the peace, we’ll casually overlook say, messy eating, or an untidy desk, or some other habit, lest an argument […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: Radio

This prompt was suggested by my wife! I cannot remember the last time that I personally put on the radio. When stuck in a five hour traffic jam with my regional manager, we listened to a bit of radio, but as it was his car, that was his choice. I have no idea when I […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: When Greed eats Itself

Every need a demonstration of how unchecked greed, combined with an out-of-control ego, can destroy a business? Look no further than Twitter. I have been on Twitter for over twelve years, and had many animated, stimulating discussions upon the platform. I have made friends via Twitter. It has, in the past, been a good place. […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: Future Fantasy vs Future Reality

Recall if you will the Back to the Future films. They were highly watchable and very much a product of the 80s! Part II gave rise to some interesting ideas about what the future would look like, and whilst it would get some stuff wrong, the film successfully predicted a number of things. For example, […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: The Nip Slip

No, it’s not what you think (yes, I am looking at you in the corner, sniggering). Picture the scene. You’ve been out with workmates for a few drinks, and you are a bit merry. I have a tendency to be a happy drunk, and upon arriving home, I was indeed in a good, warm, glowing […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: I am Right and you are Wrong

I thought I’d explore the concept of conviction, and I have been largely inspired by a series of comments (see this post of mine) from one ‘Spartan Theist’. I can only imagine what long-time blogger Spartan Atheist makes of that, but then, they say imitation is the highest form of flattery, except ‘Spartan Theist’ was […]

Read More »

Writing Prompts: Efforts at Advertising

Believe it or not, this post relates to both my professional career as a bathroom sales consultant, and my efforts to promote my book. Lately, I have been looking at how I can help my store attract more customers, and I am always looking at how to promote my book. Accomplishing both in a way […]

Read More »