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. 2010-09-03T09:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/coming_to_austr_1.php Meryl Nickels reminds her fellow citizens who were born in Australia of the trauma involved in emigrating to another land.... U3A Writing Merle Nickels (Sunraysia U3A, Australia) 2010-09-03T09:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/wait_a_year_1.php Best to wait a year or so before you start throwing your weight about, Ron Pataky suggests. Do visit Ron’s fun-filled Web site http://worlds-premiere-ransom-note-factory.us/... Dr Ron's Laughter Clinic Ron Pataky 2010-09-03T08:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/lend_me_your_mi_6.php ...Squirming with embarrassment and hoping that no-one had recognised me, I slunk in and enquired. It was surprisingly affordable, I had just the right amount of change in my wallet and Lorena was free right away. Feeling ridiculous, I made... Sandy's Say Sandy James 2010-09-02T11:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/_fag_end.php Some folk simply have to smoke a cig, no matter what the conse;quences. Derek McQueen tells a deliciously addictive tale. To read more of Derek's stories please click on http://www.openwriting.com/cgi-bin/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=1&search=Derek+McQueen... Open Features Derek McQueen 2010-09-02T10:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/simian_retribut.php Ronnie Bray recalls the defensive act of a chimpanzee - and the lesson it taught him.... Letter From America Ronnie Bray 2010-09-02T09:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/chance_child_pa_97.php ...Mary pulled out a chair for her nephew, but remained standing by his side. John knew something was up for her hand tightened on his shoulder as she spoke. And she was trying to speak 'proper' like the lawyer, but... Illingworth House John Waddington-Feather 2010-09-02T08:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/where_is_dear_a.php ...She describes him as obsessive-compulsive and a chronic complainer. If that were not enough, in the lady’s opinion he is also mildly retarded and has a learning disability. She claims, understandably, that these limitations place an unfair load on her... American Pie John Merchant 2010-09-01T12:28:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/fair_stood_the_6.php ...‘It was a considerable crowd who joined the train with us, for the long journey to Plymouth. We were greatly disappointed on arriving there at not being allowed out of the station, as my grand-parents and some other relations were... Jo'Burg Days Barbara Durlacher 2010-09-01T10:22:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/the_da_vinci_so_4.php Val Yule continues her surreal tale. To read earlier episodes and other articles by Val please click on http://www.openwriting.com/archives/useful_and_fantastic/... Useful And Fantastic Val Yule 2010-09-01T10:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/good_intentions_1.php Old friend Ken turns up after many years with dramatic news. Owen Clement tells a tale concerning a troubled man.... Clement's Corner Owen Clement 2010-09-01T09:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/09/post_77.php Jenny Milne Woodhead of Islington, London, was delighted to diascover an article about her great-grandfather Joseph Woodhead, the founder and first editor of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.... About Our Words Peter Hinchliffe, Editor 2010-09-01T08:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/08/39_glum_terrace_1.php Alan Nolan and his mates arrive in Kirkby Stephen on their long coast to coast trek. To purchase a copy of Ancient Feet visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancient-Feet-Alan-Nolan/dp/1906510970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258967135&sr=1-1 Signed copies of the book are available from Alan http://apn.thelea@yahoo.co.uk... Ancient Feet Alan Nolan 2010-08-31T12:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/08/squalor_1.php ...A semi-domesticated guy, an emotionally needy cat, and a large dog with a thyroid condition holding down the fort for two weeks naturally leads to today's topic: "squalor,"... Columnist Greg Hill fends for himself for a while.... Alaskan Range Greg Hill 2010-08-31T11:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/08/chapter_49_3.php ...'Are you certain?' Colonel Danby said. 'Ah, I see. Kentish's friends from over the water will be calling to see him. What happens then?' 'Kentish will pay them in kind,' I said.... Colin Dunne continues his thrilling tale of undercover... Ratcatcher Colin Dunne 2010-08-31T10:02:00+00:00 http://www.openwriting.com/archives/2010/08/to_war_and_arms_1.php ...Our workshop heads were all first class warrant officers - Artificer Sergeant Majors - the most unsoldierly group of soldiers in the British Army. Dishevelled properly describes their dress and deportment when on duty. They were not engaged for their... A Shout From The Attic Ronnie Bray 2010-08-31T09:02:00+00:00