http://slow.writerscafe.org/chrspeters The original writings of author Christine Peters en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775965293 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 As I Get Old.., http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/chrspeters/2948530/ My dream http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/chrspeters/2922014/ For some strange and unknown reason, my home for the first time is under attack from a swarm of fruit flies!What to do?They just seem to buzz around my kitchen and I don't know why.I mean I am not your typical 'five-a-day' fruit freak - so what do they want from me?I did a bit of 'Google' to find ou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/chrspeters/2784208/ The clock keeps on ticking for me and for us.For me, it began when I was a very young child.Bedtime 7pm. During my schooldays, be up at 7am to register at nine. Lunch at twelve but finish at four.When at full-time work, up at 6am to catch the 7am bus. Clock in at eight and not a minute longer. 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Nobody really knows until maybe when they die.I hold some strong 'Faith' but not in any Religion or Bible.Yet one thing just keeps plaguing my mind..,Why me?I mean, I look outside myself..,At a mass sports venue I see so many thousands of people.Within a busy town or city.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/chrspeters/2090666/ The other day, around midday, my trusty old microwave took a sudden dive and blew out all my home electricity.I panicked and checked the box for trip-switches. All seemed okay.I then rang for help for some engineer to come and help. I sat for hours just desperately waiting for somebody to call, but .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/chrspeters/2088651/ Today I went out on my mobility scooter to do the last of my Christmas shopping. I had to travel at least two miles and it was so cold and raining heavily.I had two stores in mind so I planned to do the first shop and place it securely within my rear scooter carrier bag. 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