Open Writing http://www.openwriting.com/ Openwriting Web magazine features a feast of words from regular columnists, U3A writers and other authors. Every day there is something new to read in Openwriting. 2010-03-12T12:32:00+00:00 The Spirit of the Beehive – Part One http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/the_spirit_of_t_2.php …Much of the story is conveyed by the face and through the eyes of the young girl, Ana, played by the wide-eyed 7-year-old Ana Torrent. Conversation is sparse; silence pervades. There are broad landscapes but they are largely flat and... The Scrivener Brian Barratt 2010-03-12T12:32:00+00:00 "We Don't Say Nude...'' http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/we_dont_say_nud_1.php ...I imagined undressed holidays would be restful. Surely anything more energetic than walking would put either sex in a flap, but no, one voluptuous foursome treated us to a bouncy game of tennis. All they wore was a serious... In Good Company Enid Blackburn 2010-03-12T12:02:00+00:00 Some Writer! http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/some_writer_1.php Ron Pataky's rhyme tells of the most admired writer ever to put pen to paper. Do visit Ron's entertaining Web site http://worlds-premiere-ransom-note-factory.us/... Dr Ron's Laughter Clinic Ron Pataky 2010-03-12T10:02:00+00:00 38 – Yet Another Merger http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/38_yet_another.php Faced with increasing competition Reyrolle continues to diversify. To purchase a copy of Robert Owen’s history of the giant Tyneside manufacturing firm please click on http://www.amazon.co.uk/Reyrolle-Story-History-Co-Ltd/dp/1905295073/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245678876&sr=1-1... The Reyrolle Story Robert Owen 2010-03-12T09:02:00+00:00 Glacier http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/glacier_1.php Meryl Nickels’ poem emphasises the power of water.... U3A Writing Meryl Nickels (Sunraysia U3A, Australia) 2010-03-12T08:02:00+00:00 Everywoman http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/everywoman_1.php ...When did you stop stealing a peek at my cleavage and prefer me to cover up?... There's wit, wisdom and the the soundest possible advice on how to maintain a loving relationship in Sandy James's words. Every man should read... Sandy's Say Sandy James 2010-03-11T12:28:00+00:00 China Fifteen Years On http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/china_fifteen_y_1.php ...The streets are all beautifully paved in natural stone, are kept reasonably clean and while we had our breakfast, again in the open on low stools, we could see the signs of new prosperity as people ate their noodles and... Thai Girl Tattle Andrew Hicks 2010-03-11T11:02:00+00:00 Chapter 78 - Peat Man http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/chapter_78_peat_1.php Gayle Woodward goes exploring in London and Paris, then travels on to Italy.... Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine Gayle Woodward 2010-03-11T10:02:00+00:00 Chance Child - Part One: 79 - John Rescues A Child http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/chance_child_pa_72.php ...As he looked on helpless, a young mother broke through the ring of soldiers who'd surrounded the Jews and ran towards him calling his name. It was Eva Horovitz, the wife of the couple who had befriended him and as... Illingworth House John Waddington-Feather 2010-03-11T09:02:00+00:00 Guiseppe Taddei http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/guiseppe_taddei_1.php Peter Wintersgill outlines the career of Guiseppe Taddei who made his opera debut in Rome.... Open Features Peter Wintersgill (Huddersfield U3A) 2010-03-11T08:02:00+00:00 An Eye For An Eye - Well, Not Quite http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/an_eye_for_an_e_1.php ...The results are quite spectacular. In the period from the first surgery to the second, I was able to compare each eye. The untreated eye saw everything through a nicotine colored film. The vision in the treated eye was clear... American Pie John Merchant 2010-03-10T12:28:00+00:00 Are You A 'Huggie' Sort Of Person? http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/are_you_a_huggi.php ...Perhaps the modern Christian churches in the pursuit of trying to make their faith more relevant to younger folk are missing many people looking for reason, meaning, beauty as well as tranquillity for their disturbed and searching spirits. Today I... Letter From The Other Side Liz Thompson 2010-03-10T11:58:00+00:00 Marie http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/marie_1.php ...I’ve christened my daughter, Marie-Thérèse, after my favourite nun at Alpha Academy and I’ve had to register her birth. When the Registrar asked me the father’s name, I just shook my head. I felt ashamed, but he was a kind... Olga's Daughter Marie Campbell 2010-03-10T10:02:00+00:00 The Decision http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/the_decision_1.php Val Yule tells of a sombre and sad ending.... Useful And Fantastic Val Yule 2010-03-10T09:02:00+00:00 The Vision http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/03/the_vision_1.php John Ayling's poem expresses the essence of peace.... Poetry Pleases John Ayling 2010-03-10T08:02:00+00:00