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Living on the Edge 210; Sunburn…

Well Good Morning Everybody, Happy September! In my mind ‘tis the time of year for new beginnings and, I feel, a good time to make resolutions. For me it’s easier to do when there’s still a bit of summer about. Much easier than January when the icy fingers of the New Year can easily freeze my new notions solid…

In this spirit, I have decided to embrace my natural tendency to early birdness and to write a diary every morning. To empty my head on to a page as it were. There is precious little storage up there so I am hoping that it’ll free up some space. I will let you know…

The Little Houses are all onboard and quite excited. They are making resolutions of their own. Some seem a little outlandish to my mind but I shall hold my tongue… Meanwhile, over on the table, things have taken a turn for the worse…

Living on the Edge 210; Sunburn…

The sun was completely burnt out. He had been for over a month. Hanging around day and night, he moped and complained about every little thing under him. He had no notion that anyone or thing was affected by his condition. Perhaps being solo for so long had taken its toll…

Having lived through the years of broiling heat, Jerry and Carly were now feeling the cold as they had never felt it before. A desperate chill had set in and their heating and lighting bills were through the roof. But, despite their own troubles, they tried to cheer him…

“Look on the bright side,” said Jerry. As soon as he’d spoken, Jerry realised that he’d put his footings in it. The sun retorted that that was the problem entirely: there was no bright side to look on… xxx