Funny you should say that...

Chatting at work with Becca, something she said jogged my memory, and suddenly I was remembering half-forgotten people. These were internet-based memories about people I had never met, but had spoken to many times. A lot of names had gone from my mind, but they had all influenced my thinking while coming up with some kind of plot for my newest story. Becca probably thought I sounded very strange. Wouldn't blame her, as I think I am, too. Once home, I dived onto my laptop and searched for a few things. Lo and behold, someone said a name on TV, and then Sting sang a song called Soul Cake, both of which references are part of this tale!
A sign, perhaps. Well, I'm having a lot more artistic thoughts these days than I have been. Maybe I'm picking up on things - things I should have been more aware of. But then again, maybe I was aware of them, but it was a subconscious thing.
Agh! Stop analysing. Just write!

Miracle on 34th Street

One of my favourite films; this one and the original. It must be wonderful to be able to dream of something, and then for it to happen. Wishes are not just for Christmas, but it's a marvellous time to wish for something. I think a few of us could do with a wish or two coming true, and I hope for you that they all do.
And so, as I now retire to watch the rest of this lovely film, to everyone who has ever stopped by, and to everyone who regularly does (not that there's much to read here, these days), I hope you have a great Christmas and a very happy New Year. And I hope that whatever wishes enter your life turn out to be the kind of wishes that do come true x
All the very best
Es