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The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I
Congress of Rough Writers Awards
Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance
Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology
Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories
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Tag Archives: Asperger’s Syndrome
Blogging And The Three Year Rule
Dear Blogger, How are you? It’s been a while since you and I had a proper talk, and this seems like the perfect time. I saw you walk around the park a few times last week; that’s good news, you … Continue reading
Back Up: 99 Word Flash Fiction And The Stigma of Asperger’s Syndrome
When my daughter was sixteen and battling chronic anxiety which made school practically impossible for her, our GP referred her for counselling. She took her time to do her make up and dress in her unique, slightly goth/punk style and … Continue reading
The Mystery Of The Missing Laptop And Other Tales From The Summerhouse
Hello dear friends! Thank you so much for your lovely, warm welcome back. It’s great to be blogging again, although I still don’t have my shiny and new, bright and breezy, newly repaired laptop. Shall I tell you why? Because … Continue reading
The Black Dog, A Palm Tree And A Flash Fiction
Palm trees are so perfectly designed to survive powerful tropical storms, that even when bent so low as to touch the ground, they straighten up as the storm passes through, stronger than they were before. I was nineteen when I … Continue reading
How To Save A Life
What connects us, what keeps us safe and strong and weaves its way along the dark corridors of our conscience when we are alone with our thoughts? When does the caring start, the thinking of others, the wanting to help … Continue reading
Sweet Serenity
A new day opens like a blue-front door and a deep-blue sea of escape beckons. Whispering through the sharp grass; brushing past the blasted sand; this light hour lifts you out of your dark slumber and carries you in its … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Poems, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Crete, hope, Light, Photos of Sunset, Photos of the sea, Poem, Poetry, postaday, Serenity, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Two Years Blogging And Still Standing
My Sweet Robin came by to say hello today, just as he did on the same day exactly two years ago when I wrote my first blog post. My little, red-breasted, puffed-up muse. I have learnt so much since that … Continue reading
The Sad Demise of Charles P. Snake
We thought we had a poltergeist in our home a few years ago. My aspie daughter (lover of all creatures bright and beautiful and the more unusual the better) had wanted to own a pet snake ever since she was … Continue reading
The Dark Side Of Asperger’s Syndrome
Tomorrow my daughter, Aspie D, will celebrate her 22nd birthday and I will have all my chicks back home in the nest together again for the first time since Christmas. Hip hip hooray! The plan is to go out to … Continue reading
Dressing Up – My Favourite Thing!
Dressing up has always been something I’ve enjoyed. My grandfather used to take cine film of us as kids, and in one scene you can see me as a three-year old in my sticky-out dress, clopping about in my mother’s … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Bite Size Memoir, Family Life
Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Bite Size Memoir, Costumes, Dressing Up, Family Life, joy, laughter, Parties
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A View From My Summerhouse 