Monthly Archives: June 2004
Time and Tide I
It was the spikes of pale golden sunshine, asserting themselves round and through and between the shabby curtains, that brought her reluctantly to consciousness. The first thought she articulated was that she was so comfortable and so blissfully happy, that … Continue reading
Time and Tide II: The Winter Trip
For years, Ursula had been used to having other adults act in loco parentis. She had quite liked being away at school where she could hide in a crowd and not excite anyone’s attention. She was the youngest of three, … Continue reading
Plain Jane II
I realised later that they had only been setting me up with him as a cruel joke. He had a reputation as a local Lothario, and I had one as an idiot. The joke was on them when we stayed … Continue reading
Plain Jane I
My life is uncomplicated. I had very domineering parents, and my brother and sisters always demanded a lot more attention than I did. I didn’t do very well at school, but that was because I was always treated as though … Continue reading
Bumpy
My grandfather was 22 years old when he landed at Pegasus Bridge, in what is celebrated as an heroic act of war. I wonder if he would ever have considered it bravery, to follow orders and carry out his duty, … Continue reading