Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

Ripples: Silent Sunday

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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Fleece: Six Sentence Stories

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“We found New Zealand not to be as we had expected; instead of a country full of old cars and sheep, we found new cars and empty paddocks. “There is the Golden Fleece at the hidden valley Orakai Korako” the stranger we bumped into told us. It is the best geothermal area; better than Rotorua. So like sheep, we made our way there. When we went to pay our entry fee for the boat trip across the river to the land that remained in the paleolithic era, we discovered we’d been fleeced. Yep, you guessed it; our advisor had picked more than our pockets but apart from feeling sheepish, we loved New Zealand.”

In response to Zoe’s prompt

sheep © irene waters 2017

sign to Golden fleece © irene waters 2017

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Five a Day: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Essie stared at the doctor telling her what to eat. “No I won’t eat from the five food groups. I know my body. Dairy gives me phlegm, fruit – gout, carbohydrates bloat me. I’ll eat protein, fat and veggies. I’ve five things I do insist having each day to keep me healthy.”

The doctor now stared at Essie. “Mmm?”

“Yes. A cuddle in the morning before I get out of bed is a must, and my hand held when we walk, a kiss goodbye, a kiss hello and a cuddle before sleep – these five keep my heart and mind healthy.”

In response to Charli’s prompt where she asks:

November 23, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about Five a Day. It does not have to be five servings of fruits and vegetables. What is needed five times a day? Have fun with what pops to mind for the prompt.

Respond by November 28, 2017 to be included in the compilation (published November 29). Rules are here. All writers are welcome!

Posted in Carrot Ranch, creative writing, flash fiction | Tagged 99 word flash fiction, Creative writing, flash fiction, Flash fiction challenge, irene waters | 10 Comments

Transformation: Weekly photo Challenge

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

With hard work and a lot of napisan followed by organ oil the house is transformed.

In nature mushrooms pop up as pin heads then die as large plates

Before © irene waters 2017

Dogs are transformed from woolly to sleek

after © irene waters 2017

Mt Yasur transforms as it blows its top.

Strokkur Geysir at the other end of the world builds up pressure getting ready to transform

then finally she blows

A huge transformation happened on Tanna. Lake Siwi has gone.

Even people transform.

In response to Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted in photography, Weekly photo challenge | Tagged geothermal, irene waters, Photography, transformation, Weekly Photo Challenge, WP photo challenge | 11 Comments

Skywatch Friday 24th November 2017 Noosaville and Buderim 5.20pm – 6pm

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In response to skywatch Friday where skies round the world can be seen.

Posted in Australia, Noosa, photography, Skywatch Friday | Tagged Buderim, clouds, irene waters, Noosa, Photography, skywatch Friday | 6 Comments

The muster: Three Line Tales Wk 95

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

photo by Tobias Keller via Unsplash

At daybreak the jackeroos had the cattle moving. “A weeks too long to go without a stubby.” Clive’s voice was lost in the thunder of hooves; “only one more day.” A horse reared. A snake struck. Another horse spooked. The cattle stampeded. “Damn! Beers a way orff yet.”

In response to Sonya’s Three Line Tales

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Agapanthus Beauty: Floral Friday

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In a sea of green

Agapanthus bob purple heads

Welcoming strangers

Posted in Floral Friday, haiku, photography, poetry | Tagged agapanthus, Floral Friday, flowers, Haiku, irene waters, landscapes, Photography, Poetry | Leave a comment

Clearing the Clutter: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Closet Clutter. Clocks and candles, carpet bags and cosy slippers filled the cupboard to overflowing. Aunt Maisie hadn’t cared as long as the rest of the house was pristine perfect, untouched and unsullied. Jennie leant on the door, remembering how she’d squashed herself into the cupboard, comforted by the mess, when Aunt Maisie had told her she was making the place look untidy. “You’re a waste of space” she’d said. Now Aunt Maisie was dead. Her space was being sold. Jennie flicked through some papers.There’d been nothing of Maisie’s life in the house, perhaps she’d find it in the closet.

In response to Rochelle for both the photo prompt and hosting Friday Fictioneers.

Posted in creative writing, flash fiction, Friday Fictioneers | Tagged clutter, Creative writing, flash fiction, Friday Fictioneers, irene waters | 38 Comments

Gripsholm Castle: Traces of the past Yr 3 – 10: Thursday’s Special

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The fairytale like castle of Gripsholm was built in 1537 by Gustav Vasa. Rooms have been preserved from this period. In the 17th century Hedvig Eleonora made significant additions to the castle and in the 18th century in one of the round towers a theatre was built. In its life it has been a home, a monastery, a Royal residence and today as a showcase of Swedish interior design from the 16th to 19th century. There are over 200 rooms in the castle which also now holds the Swedish State Portrait collection. My description, written in my photo album, on seeing them was “hundreds of pictures – most of them ugly.”

The gun at Gripsholm castle was captured from the Russians at the end of the 16th century but I have been unable to find out more of the story behind this.

Gripsholm castle sits on the edge of Lake Malaren some 60 kms west of Stockholm looking over the small town of Mariefred in Sodermanland Sweden.

In response to Paula’s prompt

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Starting with the letter N: Cee’s fun foto challenge

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Nature – In the hinterland my girlfriends neighbour owns this bush block. I’d give my eye teeth to have this natural beauty as my backyard.

The narrow streets in old European towns have neat rows of geraniums planted in pots.

Native to Greenland the Inuit maintain their traditional lifestyle including music. The drum is made from caribou skin stretched over driftwood which is softened and made into a ring. A handle protrudes down which allows the player to hold and rotate the ring. Unlike normal drumming it is the rim of the drum which is struck.

Not only people are given names but properties also. We were very proud of the name Roger carved in our front entrance of the farm.

Giraffes have very long necks which are good to hug (particularly when it is not a real animal.

Soon after birth he was as naked as the day he was born.

House construction requires nailing.

In response to Cee’s prompt

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Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

Ripples: Silent Sunday

Fleece: Six Sentence Stories

Five a Day: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Transformation: Weekly photo Challenge

Skywatch Friday 24th November 2017 Noosaville and Buderim 5.20pm – 6pm

The muster: Three Line Tales Wk 95

Agapanthus Beauty: Floral Friday

Clearing the Clutter: Friday Fictioneers

Gripsholm Castle: Traces of the past Yr 3 – 10: Thursday’s Special

Starting with the letter N: Cee’s fun foto challenge

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