Author Archives: swritings

About swritings

Author: Ugly Aphrodite (Available on Amazon Kindle) Ah, the need to get your thoughts out there! Happy reading folks!

Hallmark: Hayrides and Christmas Tree Lightings!

Posted on January 8, 2021 by swritings

So before I start….what on earth happened to WordPress! I’m lost! That’s what happens when you decide to rejoin after a hiatus of three years! Things change…and boy have they taken a 180 over here! The format is alien! Well, … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: No Life

Posted on January 21, 2018 by swritings

“Mummy, look!” squealed little Tiffany. As Belinda glanced outside at the perfect rainbow, she wondered how such a beautiful world could be so easily sullied. “Come away from the window, dear,” Belinda gently led Tiffany away. “It’s so pretty, Mummy,” … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: Richard Marx & Donna Lewis – At the Beginning

Posted on July 16, 2017 by swritings

Was thinking of reblogging a song I’d posted about a year ago, Especially for You by Jason Donovan & Kylie Minogue, but I’v been waiting for a chance to share this song from the movie Anastasia, so yaay for this … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Safe Haven

Posted on June 24, 2017 by swritings

Verdant surroundings Endless skies, caressing breeze Park, a peaceful nest Burdens weigh down heavily Desperate for tranquility For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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SPF: If She Only Knew

Posted on June 5, 2017 by swritings

When he’d left for his second tour of duty, he’d promised himself it would be better, but it wasn’t. Now here he was, back again, and here she was, eagerly waiting for the man she would soon be calling her … Continue reading →

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SPF: Always and Forever [The Originals -Fanfic]

Posted on May 29, 2017 by swritings

Right, so I’m officially head over heels for the hybrid, Klaus Mikaelson and as the writers decided to give him and subsequently us, major heartbreak by allowing (spoiler alert!) Cami to die in his arms,  I hope to placate myself … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: He Thinks he’s a Fierce Enemy – Azaan

Posted on May 29, 2017 by swritings

This song is dedicated to the children of the military, who too have sadly been targets during the war. Singer: Azaan Ali Writer: Major Imran Sharing this one as well. As we watch from afar, it is the families of … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: Oh! Carol- Neil Sedaka

Posted on May 21, 2017 by swritings

Lyrics: genius.com

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Song Lyric Sunday: Lynn Anderson – Rose Garden

Posted on May 14, 2017 by swritings

For Song Lyric Sunday

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FFfAW: The Cost of Freedom

Posted on May 12, 2017 by swritings

A white picket fence and garden chairs, Natasha had her perfect backyard all planned out. She kept telling herself that one day, her land would be free for her to live a normal life. Their valley had been under occupation … Continue reading →

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