Expressions For Real

I try not to be difficult. Being difficult is not just me. I am usually described (by my nearest and dearest and even those that don’t really know me) as mild mannered and calm. Some people, in a fit of pique have labelled me (rather unkindly) as, unmemorable, a wall flower, unobtrusive, someone you could not possible remember from a …

The corridor was warm, not unpleasantly so though. Dimly lit, pulsating aureoles at intervals produced an interesting atmosphere, one that did nothing to hasten passage but rather invited one to linger. I knew what was coming next, but nothing prepared you no matter how many times you had already walked it. Stepping forward, I was temporarily blinded as darkness enveloped …

Benjay couldn’t remember the last time when he had a good time. Not a riotous, rollicking, booze filled, mind-bending time some labelled as good. Just a time for normal conversation, the pleasant company of men and women, good food, drinks and relaxation. Looking back it seemed it had never happened, but if he thought hard enough, at the time he …

I’m one of those people that like to read. I consume books and devour text like crazy. I don’t care in what form either i.e. physical books, e-books, on the computer, smart phone, tablet and the like…as long as words are involved, I’ll read it. That said, it means that I’m the most likely to read (see) things that others …

She was late…she hated being late, but there was nothing she could do about it. She didn’t have adequate cash on her and so she had to stop at the ATM. This wasn’t the first time this had happened and she knew she was in good company with thousands of other Lagosians. Pauline checked for any messages that the others …