“Beauty is skin deep;
shallow and Weak.
Ugly lasts forever!”
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DHL – very poor.
In defence of the young
Why is it that some narrow-minded folk dislike young people? Are they jealous of them, or were they so badly behaved in their youth that they have a stereotypical view which is based on their own experience? I had all but booked Felixstowe Ferry Sailing club for my son’s 21st Birthday party. I’ve booked aContinue reading “In defence of the young”
Poetry in performance
On Saturday, I am going to perform as the ghost of Anne Boleyn once again, and also Helen of Troy, where the audience will be able to witness my transformation from beauty to UGLY! I hope to terrify a few people. The quick change of costume and wig will be fantastic fun, and it marksContinue reading “Poetry in performance”
Tales and tunes: Angry Ghosts
Last night I was honoured to play the Ghost of Anne Boleyn in The King’s Head in Woodbridge, reading from the featured Artist’s poetry book, ‘Thirty Angry Ghosts.’ This is an amazing and popular collection, featuring biographies about each ‘ghost.’ It’s great fun and really well-researched. The actors brought the poetry to life last nightContinue reading “Tales and tunes: Angry Ghosts”
New publications for the new year!
Hello and a happy new year to everyone. I ended a strange year with something positive – first I recorded my piece for a show on radio Suffolk which is connected to the Wolsey Writers. This project was about ‘Transformation Myths’ and my poem closes the show, along with an introduction to a song. It’sContinue reading “New publications for the new year!”
gaining and losing…
So, I joined weight watchers two months ago to lose a few pounds. Ok, I am not exactly overweight. But I had indulged in too much of the old wine over lockdown, and my little clothes were suddenly a bit snug. Hmm. Time to feel comfortable in my skin again. So, yeah. Three weeks later,Continue reading “gaining and losing…”
All things women!
I have three poems published in this American book – a highly respected quarterly called ‘Minerva Rising.’ I am proud to be in the ‘Women’s suffrage’ issue 20 for Fall (Autumn) 2021. I will upload the poems themselves, as it’s hard to get a copy in the UK. Stepping Out On Derby Day. The momentContinue reading “All things women!”
Winning and losing
I managed to get a very dark and emotional story based on a true life experience (not mine) on the shortlist of a magazine competition. https://www.eyriepress.co.uk/2021/12/03/2021-short-story-competition-results/ As you can see, I didn’t win it. I did receive two emails which hinted it was a clear personal favourite, which elicited a really powerful emotional response. TheContinue reading “Winning and losing”
Adieu, for now, to my uncle
Almost exactly a week ago, the 16th November 2021, at 2.15, my dear Uncle Richard died suddenly. I haven’t really felt in the mood to blog, or be creative, although I have no doubt he will inspire something creative. I wanted to share a little personal tribute to him here. Richard was a really funnyContinue reading “Adieu, for now, to my uncle”
Virginia Betts 