Hello Everybody, are you fine? I see December has seen fit to start but let’s ignore that for now and settle down in the comfy chairs to chat about what’s been going on… Tea?
Last week Richard of The Suffolk Project popped in and took some pictures, including today’s two. I think the little houses were in awe of him because they were relatively well behaved. In the background I could hear them being jealous of one another’s time in the limelight but I don’t think it affected the photos. Today’s little share was tutted at by the others for not having smartened himself up for the camera and is feeling a little sorry for himself…
Living on the Edge 196; Urban Decay…
The sun disappeared behind thick clouds like a smile that tries but doesn’t quite win and, as it did, Jed let out a deep, audible sigh. Having lived in the same neighbourhood all his life, he had witnessed its fortunes rise and fall several times.
Right now, he could see that the area was in one of its troughs but, he was hopeful that, with the fancy new apartments popping up on the outskirts of town, his street and its inhabitants would benefit from the new spending flurry.
That said, he didn’t like to be judged on his appearance for it was rude and shallow. He tried not to let others’ perceptions impinge on his self-esteem but sometimes it was difficult to remain positive when the hurtful opinions rained down day after day.
In an attempt to cheer himself, he lit a fire in his hearth, took out the biscuit barrel and began leafing through the TV guide. Weight gain? Fiddlesticks. He needed a treat… xxx
PS: This piece is now available in my online shop… xxx
