Tag: relax
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON
A warm fireplace, some mindless doodling, and most importantly, some chocolate. There were other things he could be doing. Around the edges awaited distractions – work emails, house stuff, paperwork – but nothing that urged immediate attention. Today it was enough to just sit and enjoy what he had, listening to the kids playing outside…
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A BLOGGING BREAK
After almost five years of writing short fiction and a few other pieces, I’ve decided to take a break from writing regularly on my blog for a while. I will still post updates on various other writing projects, including my latest novel, which I hope to release in some form later this year. You can…
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EASING RESTRICTIONS
Green for Go. The hustle and bustle. The crowded market. The anxiety. Tell yourself they’ve all been vaccinated. Tell yourself the numbers are small. Faces unmasked. Breathing. Germs. Raw meat. Sweating. Palpitations. Get out. An open street and space. Relax, everything is normal. The green signal flashes. Step out onto the road. The driver doesn’t…
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THE BALLOON
Here he comes, full of bluster, just like his president. He wasn’t ruining the holiday exactly, but every time that bellowing voice approached the pool area, the patrons visibly slumped. ‘Mornin’ y’all!’ He hefted his great bulk onto a lounger. ‘S’cuse me, boy! A little refreshment over here!’ The pool boy reluctantly answered the beckoning…
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A SENSE OF CALM
She deserved this. Work could be put on the back burner for a couple of weeks. The children were with her parents. The tail end of summer was just warm enough to wear a sleeveless top and a short skirt, while around her the countryside was turning from lush green to golden yellow and orange.…
Iain Kelly 