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Where do writers find their inspiration? From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (55 days old)

It's a very good question and one I've often found myself pondering, to the point where I'm now convinced that you cannot find it if you look for it. Inspiration is something you chance upon when you… more

Recycle your old mobiles and ink cartridges to support ME research From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (55 days old)

The ME Association have made it even easier for you to donate to their cause simply by recycling your old mobile phones or ink cartridges. If you have any unwanted mobile phones or inkjet cartridge… more

Vigil for ME Awareness 2008 From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (557 days old)

Just came across this site, run by a mother and son who both suffer from ME. They suggest we hold a vigil today, on International ME Awareness Day, in support of the ME community worldwide. So, ch… more

International M.E. Awareness Day From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (557 days old)

Today, 12 May 2008, is International M.E. Awareness Day, which kick starts ME Awareness Week. If you or anyone around you is suffering from ME, please take a few minutes today to think about them and… more

Steel bones and busks From classicrockchick in Classicrockchick learns corsetry (639 days old)

Ok so now I've done a bit more research U-( and I now know that this bit: ....is the busk. It is a foot long. And from the photo on the front of the pattern packet, appears to be where the front … more

I've changed my mind From classicrockchick in Classicrockchick learns corsetry (639 days old)

I've decided to make a different corset, because the pattern I had wasn't suitable for steel boning. So I now have a new pattern: I'm still going for 'easy' though, because this one is unlined -… more

Rigidity From classicrockchick in Classicrockchick learns corsetry (643 days old)

I haven't had enough time today to get started, so I've done some research on the net instead. I found a few interesting sites. This one gives a quite detailed description, of how corsets are ma… more

Greased lightening From classicrockchick in Classicrockchick learns corsetry (644 days old)

With the help of various cats :## I've now traced and cut all my pattern pieces in three sizes - using good old fashioned greaseproof paper. … more

Teaching myself corsetry From classicrockchick in Classicrockchick learns corsetry (644 days old)

Edit: This post was originally posted on my main blog - so the comments will be found there. *********************************************************************** I taught myself to make clothes… more

Themed black and white From classicrockchick in (647 days old)

Themed black and white. Jazz… more

Album cover From classicrockchick in (649 days old)

When I eventually get around to making that album - this might be the cover photo: … more

Blade Runner From classicrockchick in Space Corps Directive #723 (650 days old)

You know what's scary? That Blade Runner is a quarter of a century old. I don't understand how that works. I'm still only 15 ;D … more

fecketyfeckfeckfeck From classicrockchick in Electrochick (654 days old)

I even bore myself sometimes. *********************************** For my birthday I'd like my mental faculties back please. And the ability to read and write more than a couple of paras would… more

M.E. and surviving Christmas From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (704 days old)

It's been a while, I know :) But here at long last is another contribution to this blog dedicated to giving information, support and advice about the condition M.E. M.E. and surviving Christmas … more

Grandad and the Breadcrumb From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (763 days old)

It's been a while since my last post, so I hope you will all forgive me now that I am back in the world of the written word. Here's a comical poem for a Friday lunchtime, enjoy and have a good week… more

M.E and Travel From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (768 days old)

Having just returned from a surprisingly stormy week in Menorca, it occurred to me how important holidays are to those with long-term illnesses such as M.E. but I also realise that you cannot ha… more

Update.. From Roxigirl in My thoughts, feelings, and anything else.. (769 days old)

i haven't been on in a little while. I'm about to explain why. So people advised me to just try and guage what the problem was. I did that. Asked him if everything was ok at work, if there was some… more

This will sound paranoid.. From Roxigirl in My thoughts, feelings, and anything else.. (783 days old)

I've been a bit worried recently. For the last couple of months, my husband's gone from being loving with me to.. just.. cold. And i've been trying to kid myself that it's just him being stressed over… more

Synopsis.. Blurb.. whatever you wish to call it. From Roxigirl in My thoughts, feelings, and anything else.. (783 days old)

I think it's only right to introduce myself on here. I'm Roxanne, or Roxi. I'm 24 years old, I have a husband, a daughter (Mia) and i'm three months pregnant. I feel the need to blog, purely bec… more

Here's one I made earlier! From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (801 days old)

Meant to post this poem earlier this morning, as it is pretty irrelevant now, but what with work, picking up son from nursery and taking said son (scared and bewildered) to dentist, I haven't had chan… more

The power of positive thought From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (809 days old)

It is incredibly important when dealing with any kind of long-term illness to maintain a sense of direction and remain positive. It is so easy to sink into a depressed state of frustration and fear b… more

First cut - a story in 100 words From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (809 days old)

Thanks to la_spice for providing the title for this one :) Here we go, then, another story in 100 words, except this time I have departed from the norm somewhat and gone for poetry rather than pros… more

The next challenge - Mini Sagas! From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (817 days old)

Ok, so not one to dwell on anything too long and yes I know I still have one 100 word story yet to write :)) I have decided to challenge you all to write a mini saga. If you thought 100-word storie… more

When John loved the Whale - a story in 100 words From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (818 days old)

Thanks to Redflaw for this challenging title! As promised, here is another story in 100 words. Enjoyed writing it, so hope you enjoy reading it. When John loved the Whale John was tired … more

The Old Boot - a story in 100 words From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (819 days old)

Thanks to la_spice for providing me with another challenging title for a story in 100 words. Hope my writing does it justice :) The Old Boot My strongest childhood memories are my Father’… more

Another story in 100 words - Hidden Treasure From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (823 days old)

Many thanks to la_spice, my blog friend, for providing me with the title for another story in 100 words. It's not as easy as it sounds U-( but if anyone else would like to challenge me, please feel f… more

Holiday time From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (826 days old)

For all those who will soon be jetting off to sunnier climes (which right now could mean anywhere!) and to rekindle memories of holidays past, I give you this poem: Holiday Time Holiday time… more

A thought for today From franpal ^Pro in 2 Tired 2 Talk (835 days old)

“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.” - Hippocrates Absolutely! I wouldn't have ach… more

A dragonfly took a liking to my freshly washed jeans From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (837 days old)

A poem dedicated to a wonderful moment, to sharing nature; for only in poetry can we truly appreciate what it is we see. A Dragonfly took a liking to my freshly washed jeans A dragonfly took… more

Dreams From franpal ^Pro in Word it Right (839 days old)

An award-winning poem, to soothe and calm your fears, to ease you into Saturday night and to wish you pleasant dreams when your head finally hits the pillow. Dreams Fear has no place here, neith… more