If you'd like to read a nice feel-good collection of stories set in yesteryear Ireland, then several of these are not for you.
Life's not all warm and fuzzy, it can be difficult, even cruel at times. Reminiscing is like that, but between the stories are some lighter musings, and hopefully the odd chuckle.
Several stories are connected, and some in this collection have been published in England, the US, and Canada.
Feedback appreciated.
01 – IN THE DARKNESS - After twenty-five years, woman meets up with ex-boyfriend.
02 – OLD WOMAN - Very short story - Elderly woman looks back on her youth.
03 – PEACE OF MIND - Ex IRA member thinks back on the 'Troubles' days.
05 – SILENT TEARS - Wife reports husband to Social Services.
07 – WALLS
08 – CARRAIG
09 - PERFUMED WATER - Creative non-fiction, told through a child's eyes.
10 – EMILY – A Child's Christmas Eve wishes.
11 – KEEDY
12 - CALM BEFORE THE STORM
13 - THE CRAMP
14 – SEXUAL OBLIGATIONS - Woman talks about marital problems with friend.
15 – THE TERMINATION - Mother of nine attempts fireside abortion.