Debt
November 28, 2021And how to deal with it It is Monday morning and the post has just arrived, bringing with it four ominous looking letters. Something about them said bills, actually everything about them said bills, bills, bills. Debt and more then more bills. The mother, by now could recognize a demand for money from 50 feet away. Although one company had made a tenuous effort to hide its source by using a font that looked like handwriting, that didn’t fall her. Ha! Like she was ever going to fall for that. She hadn’t had a hand written letter in two years! …
“I’m not homophobic but….”
The trouble with being a supply teacher is that you are always the newbie. Each time you get another assignment, you have to start at the beginning again. Now I have to be honest with you, starting…
If Parents Wrote Pop Songs
“Last Christmas I gave you my heart,” This year you’re getting pants and socks. To read the rest of If Parents Wrote Pop songs go to Frazzled on Medium. https://medium.com/frazzled/if-parents-wrote-pop-songs-3e00ce9e9777\ And there’s more If you’re local go…
I’ve discovered the secret to a harmonious family breakfast, and you can too!
Check this story out at The Haven on Medium, you’ll be glad you did! https://medium.com/the-haven/ive-discovered-the-secret-to-a-harmonious-family-breakfast-and-you-can-too-99618b1e6ce
Planet Pub
It wasn’t the first time the mother had parted with a large amount of cash, just to get a bit of rest bite from the kids. No, it was about the 63rd time. But that’s how it…
A Very British Guide to Borrowing.
Can I borrow your phone? You’ll get it back. Can I just borrow your husband for a second? You’ll get him back. Can I borrow a pen? You might get it back. Can I borrow your lighter? You’ll…
A quick drink
gone wrong – part 2 The second she arrived home, and put her key in the lock she remembered the message. As she walked through the door empty-handed, the cat looked at her with utter contempt. Call…
A quick drink.
gone wrong Before I begin this story, I first need to tell you something about a charming little place I know called Plumstead. The reason for this will soon become apparent. So briefly, Plumstead is on the…
Robbing Peter
The mother attempts to solve her money problems and pays a visit to her bank manager, "Have you thought about getting a proper job," he suggests
New Year, New You
The mother first spotted the advert in the South London Press. It was after the section on stabbings and shootings but before the sport.
Bedtime
It is 8.05 pm, and the mother is attempting to get her daughter to bed. Bedtime can be a bit of a challenge for some parents and their unruly offspring. But remember, this is the mother’s second…
