O.k, I'm not one normally to get on my soapbox.  Firstly, as it probably wouldn't comply with health and safety but just recently I have heard a handful of comments that just damn well niggle me. It's not that I haven't heard them before, it's just that I decided today, about an hour ago, that enough was enough. 

I take my hat off to any individual that has a dream, a belief that they can do something that will create an income or a living on their own.  I too believed.  I am taking nothing away from those that choose to work for others, not at all, each to their own.  This is about those that at the outset, take that first step that often gets themselves into debt for their beliefs, they have to look after themselves, maybe their families on little or no income for years, sometimes, until their fledgling, gets stronger and flies on it's own. The ones that, when they have a bad day or see things not working out, are the only ones that can pick themselves up, as often families, the bank, employees are relying on them.  These are the ones, that may have to take out further loans or have charges put on their family home to ensure their businesses stay afloat, and their employees, remain employed.  They have no set hours and will put in any hours it takes, to maintain the stability of their business. Weekdays and weekends are all the same. The only difference with a standard weekday to a bank holiday is double time or lieu hours, when they themselves often work below the living wage for the good of their business and it's growth. 
Now, in time, every entrepreneurs plans are that their business will take off and strive and produce a living for themselves and their families and the potential of further growth equaling further employment.  It's a win win.

So, I say to those in charge of decisions that affect small businesses, spare a thought for what they have had to sacrifice and borrow and juggle to get where they are today.  For every new rule or piece of red tape that is implemented, it's a step back for growth.  Every additional tax that is levied, is another hurdle to jump to keep their business afloat, employment in place and a roof over their heads, let alone staying on top of bank repayments. To those that endorse these hurdles, my question is this. What are you trying to achieve?  Yes, there may be a short term gain by increasing taxes but something that is unreasonable, cannot be sustained in the long term.  If you make the hurdles too high, they shall fall. No fault of their own or the hard work they have contributed, and when they fall, so will their employees, along with quality of life, into their homes and their families. 
So, next time one of these decisions is being passed, spare a thought for the individual who was prepared to go without any income or security for the sake of investing in themselves and the economy, who wanted to take on the responsibility of employment of others and all the laws and pension regulations that surround it.  Instead of crushing them for a short term gain.  Help them.  Help them to grow and flourish, look to the future, for the good of a long term growth plan, which benefits everyone. O.k, I feel better now.  Can someone help me down from this soap box.

Hi,
I was busy writing for my new book earlier and found myself, getting caught up with worrying about the next line and the line after that.  Was it too serious? Was it too vague? Would it make sense? So I stopped. In that moment, writing had become a chore and it should be enjoyed.  Whether it be serious literature or just a bit of fun.  Words can be chosen and taken away and the author has the power to do both, so why worry unnecessarily. After all, it will all fall into place.  Maybe not today, but it's going to happen.

But...this got me thinking, if we worry about how things can be interpreted, wouldn't be fun to write a very short piece about something very mundane and 'every day' in a way that it was deliberately trying to stretch the imagination. So I have set myself some 'fun interlude' projects.  So, when writing isn't flowing, I can pick one of the following subjects or maybe a new one and just let the mind run free! 
I will try and limit myself to around 150 words max. And the subjects that I have to choose from, may include: A washing Machine, A toaster, An Oven, A Hoover, but it could be anything!! :)

Please feel free to join in with your 'Everyday Short Story - Let's call them 'Life Literature or 'Lifelit'' and simply let our minds explore endless possibilities....
So, here I go (You may guess what it is, but at the end, I will confirm...)

I could hardly breathe, we were all there one moment and the next, I found myself alone. I had never been on my own. I was happy in my marriage and now powerless to protect the one that had always stood by my side. I looked anxiously as they were all taken away, and faced the floor when they went out of sight, unfamiliar sounds terrorized me.  Ahead, all I could see was darkness and in that moment, the water swept them further away and I knew then, that they would never be the same as me again, and if I was to see them again, would I recognize them? All alone, the solitude set it, would they even want me?
"The story of the dirty sock left behind by the washing machine" by N Fuller

Here are 2 links to the first 2 ASMR TINGLE TIMES, that can be found on You Tube 'One Woman ASMR', as mentioned in my previous post. So stop what you are doing. Let the stress melt away and relax watching these 1/2 hr videos. you deserve a break and massage your senses.
One Woman ASMR: TINGLE TIME 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBq4AVVMtM

One Woman ASMR: TINGLE TIME 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hijxPwnxw6Q