Lizzy Perkins

rain crashing down hard trees bent double in the wind birds #travel sideways #vss365

My heartbeat falters Vision begins to #taper Please I don't want to... #vss365 #haiku #poetry

She finished carving the pumpkin as the witch hovered above the cider table. A bobbing-for-apples-vat stood nearby. “We good?” he asked. “Forgot orange #tapers.” “What about these?” He held black candles. “Uh. No. We don’t ever use those.” She hid them in the back of the cupboard. #vss365

"So by the way that wallpaper #tapers towards the window..." I pointed out. "I know wat ya goin ta say, nd it's not ma fault!" Riz retorted. "Not your fault? Riz! We're trapped in a monster that disguised itself as a house! A house you led us into!" #vss365 #riztherogue

“Where are you off to next?” “Maybe the Cotswolds, Egypt, or Iceland. Depends on my mood in the moment.” She smiled. “How is it affordable, booking so close to departure?” Her laugh trilled. “No need for a plane to #travel. I’m going to the public library. My exploits are of the mind.” #vss365

#vss365 #prompt #travel Yesterday we played around with the various definitions of taper. Fabulous posts. Now we need to take off and travel. Inward, outward, metaphorically, and/or literally. You decide. Let's see where we'll go today.

“There’s nobody in there,” Charlie said. “It’s just a mirror.” Portia looked in the small room and turned to the fox, fuming mad. “Then why did we #travel all this way?” “Sometimes the point of going somewhere new,” the fox said, “is to discover which parts of you came along unchanged.” #vss365

Fortunate in frequency, though not so much in distance, I have seen both coasts of these United States. My dream is still to #travel the rivers of Europe, sampling cuisines along the way. Time may not be on my side, but hope springs eternal. #vss365

“I don’t think time #travel will ever be invented,” said Dave. “Why?” said Lee. “Because my future self has never visited me.” “Maybe you just don’t regret anything in the future.” Dave laughed. “Doubt it!” “Or you die young?” “Ignore him,” said Dave. “Who said that?!” said Dave. #vss365

Rainbow #Travel: How pixies cover ridiculous distances in seconds. A pinch of pixie dust brings a companion along - though Pixie’s definition of “a pinch” is suspiciously flexible. Too much, and Gabe’s hair & feathers stand on end. It was an accident. Honest! #vss365

From fantasy realms #Traveling to distant stars All within a book #vss365 #haiku #poetry

‘What’s your favorite thing to do?’ ‘I love to #travel.’ ‘Really? Why?’ ‘I love learning things about other places. In fact, I just got back from London.’ ‘Oh? Did you learn anything new there?’ ‘Instead of elevator, they say lift.’ ‘Interesting.’ ‘Yep. They’re raised differently.’ #vss365

My energy has #tapered off. We moved nearly two weeks ago and I’m knackered both physically and mentally. Time goes past quickly and I find myself staring into space even though I’ve got loads of things to do. Oh well. Be kind to yourself, I say #vss365

It is not the time to run them into ground, to let conversations drown beneath the rumble of guns and the deafening sound of bombs. It is not the time to taper down the voices of dissent, for peace may never be found unless we burst the fascist bubble and lift the heavy shroud. ~rev #vss365

You balanced the #taper candle in the neck of last night's wine bottle. You lit the wick and told me you could only love me as long as the flame still burned. You didn't deserve to be mad when I blew it out. Your game was cruel. I kept the candle after you left and lit it sometimes, for fun. #vss365

#vss365 #prompt #taper We covered a lot of miles yesterday. Stories, poems, and photos. Then there are days when you might want to taper. Or you just might want to keep going the distance. It all depends on your energy. Have fun.

Esmerelda lit each #taper, then lit the sage to smudge the room. She swept her mind of all but good intentions and willed peace to settle around her. Once light and love were manifest, she took a deep, cleansing breath. The space was ready. Her niece's babe would be safe. #vss365

Changing tactics wasn’t some foolhardy, knee-jerk response to The Enemy, it was a necessary tactic. They had to change something, otherwise their resources, their ships, would #taper to nothing. Dylan had to make a convincing case, but talking wasn’t among his most highly regarded skills. #vss365

'I'm honoured you're sharing a pixie ceremony with me. Are you making pixie dust?' 'Not today, Gabe. If you could light this #taper & stand there.' 'Why?' 'I need the light to find the TV controls for my put-up-my-feet ceremony. AKA annoying Gabe.' 'You menace!' 'Shh. It's starting.' #vss365

When Ian joined in, at least Carol got to catch up on Bake-Off while he was on his Sunday run. “It’s #taper week,” he said. “No run today.” Carol narrowed her eyes. “My patience is tapering too.” “Ok. I’ll go to the tip instead.” She smiled: Ian hauling heavy bags? Paul Hollywood could wait… #vss365

Chapter 17 of Avalon Tales: The Girl With The White Hair has landed on my blog 🙂 tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/10/198-... Isabelle, Cade and Robyn take on the demon Mardoc while the last battle rages on around them... #urbanfantasy #shortread #WritingCommunity #amreading

‘Why is Mom mad?’ ‘She complained that I never spend quality time with the family. So, I decided to make sand castles with Gramma. But just when I was about to give the tower an elegant #taper finish, Mom came & ruined everything.’ ‘So, did you start over?’ ‘No! She took the urn away.’ #vss365

To be fair, it’s a lot to expect from a person when they move 225 #miles across country and then face two storms in one day. What we’ve learned? The roof is water tight and one day, during a worse storm, the huge puddle at the side of the house might reach the doors #vss365

“You’re doing what?” she asked her sister. “Looking at flights. We want to see you.” “But it’s only 500 miles.” “Way too long to drive.” Silence. “Say you live in the NY/NJ area without actually saying it.” “You midwesterners.” Her sister sighed. #vss365

‘Sorry, I can’t make it to your party this weekend.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘I feel like crap.’ ‘What’s wrong?’ ‘Well, my car needs a new battery. And new tires. Plus, I used to get 25 #miles to the gallon, but now I only get 18.’ ‘That doesn’t sound good.’ ‘It’s not. I got the car-owner virus.’ #vss365

'Pixie? PIXIE! You're not even listening to me.' 'Course I am, Gabe.' 'Oh, really? What was I saying then?!' 'Hmmm... something about me not listening to you.' 'PIXIE!' Giggle. 'Fine. I was #miles away.' #vss365

Standing on a hill Seeing #miles around clearly Still can't find myself #vss365 #haiku #poetry

As the wind blows east and the rain pummels the ground, and as the temperature drops to minus two, I #doubt the pups will go for a walk despite their cute winter coats #vss365

#vss365 #prompt #doubt Doubt can be so tricky. It sneaks in when we aren't looking. At times, we may need help to quiet it. It may even make an appearance right before we share our posts. But don't let it get in our way today. 😊

'Pixie, to improve your parole chances, you need to make a #commitment to change.' 'Do I really, Gabe?' 'Yes! We all need to improve. Even me.' 'Then make a commitment too!' 'I'm not on parole.' 'Gabe! Preaching without practising? That's naughty! Your halo's askew!' #vss365

Our #commitment shines Matching rings on both our hands Vows you and I hold #vss365 #haiku #poetry

I sigh. Yet another person at work complaining about being called for jury service. Inexplicably, I’ve always longed to do this. But every day, the post comes and there’s no letter. Maybe I’m blacklisted? But it’ll happen one day. I believe. Beyond reasonable #doubt... #vss365

‘Come on, why won’t you go out with me?’ ‘I #doubt we have anything in common.’ ‘What’s your favorite thing to do?’ ‘Reading. Have you ever gotten so lost in a book you lost sleep?’ ‘A book kept me up til 2am last night.’ ‘Was it fiction or nonfiction? ‘It was a coloring book.’ #vss365

It’s been a long long day and I now have a huge #commitment to sleeping 💤 Night night #vss365

You say #fueling and I say nourishment, and you can’t get better nourishment that this kind of landscape #vss365

#vss365 #prompt #fueling Gosh, I think we all need some nourishment after the bounty of creativity with yesterday's word. 🌟✨ Let's see all the different kinds of sustenance we use to keep us going. Onward and Inward.

'Open this door NOW, Pixie.' 'Nuh-uh. I'm busy, Gabe.' 'Open it or I'll knock it down.' 'Your house. Your repair bill.' 'You're #fueling my paranoia! Open up.' 'Fine. Come in.' 'Oh no. I'm not fooling for that one. Last time I opened the door & got a glitter enema!' #vss365

‘Aren’t you worried that putting that question into your AI chatbot will destroy the planet?’ ‘Is this the latest thing #fueling your anxiety?’ ‘Sorry if I worry too much.’ ‘Well, based in past experience, most of the things you worry about never happen.’ ‘So, it’s working then.’ #vss365

New blog post is up! Chapter 17 of Avalon Tales is now live and Isabelle certainly has her work cut out for her! In the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz, Brennan is longing for spooky season to end. Enjoy! tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/10/198-... #blog #riztherogue #WritingCommunity

She was so #nervous about the presentation that she wished for an accident, or an illness, or a freak weather event. Anything to get her out of it. Alas, no such disaster befell her. The presentation went so well that she skipped out afterwards, elated. And promptly fell down the stairs… #vss365

Lolly was #nervous when we first moved to Wales. She didn’t like the house and kept trying to run away but once she had all her stuff around her like bed, blankets and toys she was happier. Molly was fine though but she’s the more adventurous and curious of the pair. #vss365

The new neighbour was lunging in tight shorts outside Carol’s house. “Morning! Oh, this?” he said, as if she’d asked. “I’m #training for the 10k. You partaking? You should, with thighs like that…” Pip growled. Later, when he cocked his leg up the neighbour’s gate, Carol didn’t stop him. #vss365

‘Are you ready?’ ‘Ready as I’ll ever be. We just have to blend in & while everyone is enjoying their cocktails, we’ll sneak into the safe room and get the jewels.’ ‘Are you a little #nervous?’ ‘You could say that.’ ‘Is this your first time?’ ‘No. I’ve been #nervous a lot of times.’ #vss365

When you start a new job here, you get the usual #training: Timesheets, scheduling, seance with the original founders, how to use our AI, HR policies, appeasing the Old Ones, and what to do in case of a catastrophic entity release. Also, there will be a new hire lunch. #vss365

Gather all my thoughts #Training my heart to be still Knowing you have gone #vss365 #haiku #poetry

'Pixie, is it meant to boil & spew purple steam?' 'That's the fun of inventing potions, Gabe. It might be fine. It might explode.' 'Shouldn't you be #nervous? 'Of course. Once I add the last ingredient, I'm hiding behind you.' 'Hey! I'm an angel, not a blast shield.' #vss365

I’m not in #training for a marathon or nothing. Just exploring my new neighbourhood. But… I did make the most wonderful discovery this afternoon. I can see the sea from the park at the top of our road. The actual sea! A. May. Zing. (photo doesn’t do it justice) #vss365

"Ey Bren! Wat di ya fink of ma #sneakers! Pretty snazzy eh?" "When did you turn American? Also rat sized trainers? How is that a viable business idea?" "Dere's lots of rats out dere who want ta look fashionable!" "Neon yellow and pink is fashionable?" #vss365 #riztherogue

- when i was young, love was an idea captured in blown kisses, effortless for those lucky enough to capture their magic. oh, to return to such naïveté - never knowing love’s many labors. so, i remain in training - this lonely acolyte, seeking his sensei. - #poetry #vss365

'Pixie, where's my dinner? It was right here in the refrigerator.' 'Haven't seen it, Gabe... unless you mean that big steak.' 'That's exactly what I mean!' 'Oops. I may have used it for alligator #training.' 'We don't even have alligators!' 'We have since I showed them your dinner.' #vss365