She securely strapped the children in and while the car idled applied a new coat of lipstick. “What would be the right soundtrack for the journey?” she thought while flicking through the CDs before putting in Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue. Pulling an envelope and letter from her handbag she scanned the letter before sealing the envelope and putting it on the dashboard. As she adjusted the rear vision mirror a small voice enquired why the garage doors were not opened. She turned and said, “Don’t worry sweetheart. We’ll be leaving here soon.”
Do you really want an answer to the question, ”Who are you?”
I am an English teacher and drummer/percussionist with an interest in literary pursuits, creative endeavours, rhythmic permutations, theological amplifications and comedic outbursts.Here you will find my creative detritus: articles on living a creative life and writing explorations.
And other ideas I have snaffled from the papers stuck on the fridge door.
Twitter: @RevHappiness
Instagram: @handwrittenpagesMy collaborative epistolary novel, "Post Marked: Piper's Reach," written with Jodi Cleghorn (@JodiCleghorn) out now via Vine Leaves Press.
Come and browse through the library; there is no need to be silent.
A Fullness in Brevity - Adam Byatt 