By Seán O Donnell I made breakfast for my wife and child, while the former undertook the infinitely more difficult task of waking the latter from his peaceful slumber. They entered the kitchen and I remember faintly how full of joy I felt when I saw their faces, illuminated by the morning sun. Hers drank in the light; it accentuated her features, framing them almost. Her … [Read more...] about Creative Corner: Perspective
Fiction
He Came Wandering
The Halloween air was tender. Tracy and her Jock had decided to camp for the night. … [Read more...] about He Came Wandering
Prose ‘Knitting’
Knitting Wool is bought in a shop. It’s white and soft. It’s going to become a cardigan for a little girl to wear on her Holy Communion day. Two large balls are bought and a pattern chosen. They are paid for and carried home in a brown paper bag, placed inside a little shopping bag that rolls along its wheels behind its owner. The TV plays inside and a man watches … [Read more...] about Prose ‘Knitting’
Fiction – The Bridge
The Bridge He slid two twenty euro notes across the table. “That’s all we have left,” he said, but that didn’t stop her when she reached for them. That could easily be a lie, but Mabel didn’t think so. It had been hard living these last few months, and most caches of savings were long depleted. Now all anyone wanted to do was leave. A man and two young girls, … [Read more...] about Fiction – The Bridge
Fiction – My Week With Minions
Who wouldn't love a pack of little, yellow, evil masterminds to worship your every scheme? If not then you clearly need to get acquainted with Despicable Me ASAP. This week Shannon McHugh writes how she would spend a week with minions by her side. … [Read more...] about Fiction – My Week With Minions