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Mae’s not just a kid—she’s a big sister on a mission. 🐄🦄👧 Join her magical journey in The Long Road to Meet Baby Brother — a heartwarming tale of adventure, imagination & love. 💛 📖 amazon.co.uk/Long-Road-Meet… #ChildrensBooks #NewRelease

Another short one published on ⁦@spillwords⁩ spillwords.com/come-to-the-co…

Sunrise this morning. #nofilter

Had my first ever fan pic taken today. Proud moment 😃👊

The ”time for a walk” look

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻 In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year. Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it. ***** "I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude. My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found. At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me. At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul. At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being. At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible. Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever. I’m writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again. Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS. You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours. With love and gentleness, Patricia Routledge ***** Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

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In six words or fewer, write a story about this picture. #sixwordstory #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity

Remember when Botox was a taboo subject? Now when you mention it, nobody raises an eyebrow.

The Listener written by: Peter Rehn The city stirred before I did. It always had, it likely always would. When I finally crawled out of my bed, the room would usually spillwords.com/the-listener/?…

”What did she do?” ”Let’s just say the flat of her hand connected with the boys cheek. No damage. Just tears.” Emma smiled inwardly ”Oh dear. I talk to her.” #30words30days #connect

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”Perhaps you could talk to her about it. I understand why she defended that girl but it did land her in a pickle,” Mae’s teacher said to Emma. Emma sighed #30words30days #pickle

Flamingos and kite surfers

My piece ”The Listener” is in contention for publication of the month ⁦⁦@spillwords⁩ Go cast your vote! 🙏 spillwords.com/vote/

”Mummy!” ”What honey? ”I need to check something.” ”No honey, you need to sleep.” ”But mummy. It’s important.” ”What is it now?” ”I think I forgot to kiss Alfie goodnight.” #30words30days #check

”Does an organ have games on it mummy?” ”No honey. Why do you ask?” ”Teacher said she’ll play it for us tomorrow.” ”That should be fun. Some music.” ”Probably boring.” #30words30days #organ

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