TEN SHADES OF GREY I must admit I felt rather anxious. It was the first time I had chosen a book for the club and while I was interested to hear what the other men thought about my choice, the book was really a subtle message to Charles. A simple

The Magnificent Seven Something had to be done. The eucalyptus wood was in danger. Alone, we koalas couldn’t do it. Clinging to trees, sleeping, chewing eucalyptus leaves was all we knew. How could we stop the horrible humans, with their noisy machinery, from flattening our home? One moon lit night

That was lucky We knew the young mare would buck. ‘Feeling her oats’ dad said as he managed to get the bridle on her and tied her to the stockyard rail. She sweated, wild eyed, and restlessly paced back and forth as far as the reins allowed. Not much oats

IN THE DRINK 460 WORDS The race was scheduled well ahead. Ten boats were taking part. All the regular crews signed on with some rookies keen to start. Skippers knew this race would test both boats and sailing skill A grudge match for Norm on Reckless, and Charlie on Annie

Theme: Close Call Genre: story Title: Three, two, one. I read somewhere that it takes courage in the face of adversity to continue. Maybe the time had come. After all what did I have to lose. My life was already in tatters, a torrent of despair. I knew the conversation

But officer, I live here. No, I’m not Australian. I was walking because I don’t go to the gym. It’s stupid, going to the gym. I didn’t mean to be rude. Sorry. My work clothes. I need them for work. When I get to my office. I have a shower.

Well, Yoga was like jam: yesterday & tomorrow but not today. What a run around I created for myself. At my previous yoga class, the powers that be deemed my single-bed foam mattress dangerous because I might slip, cause an accident. Don’t forget Insurance and litigation are very, very expensive. So,

  Words rained feelings of satisfaction from the clouds of internet talk; through Email message. The consensus agreed all had been achieved and the family mother was in a better place now, watched over in a nursing home. A brother from the middle ranks of the rather large family busied