Calvin London

Joined September 2024

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I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.

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Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part II)
Last month, I wrote about my underwater photography adventures. The story focused on shallow water. You can read the story here.
By Calvin Londonabout a month ago in Photography
A Dozen More Idioms to Finish the Year
I love idioms and use them all the time. I must get it from my mother. I grew up listening to her use her favourite idioms, which I have written about before:
By Calvin Londonabout a month ago in Education
Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part I)
I have never considered myself to be much of a photographer. Before I started scuba diving, my photography was simple. I would point and shoot, hoping for good family portraits or holiday snaps.
By Calvin Londonabout a month ago in Photography
This is what I proclaim…
I hereby proclaim The world is stuffed Too many politicians are taking aim Too many people are being bluffed That’s what I proclaim.
By Calvin Londonabout a month ago in Poets
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye All buyers must be aware There are a lot of crooked characters Waiting to steal your money out there.
By Calvin London2 months ago in Poets
Christmas is Not Always “Beer and Skittles”. Top Story - December 2025.
If you find the holiday season challenging, you’re not alone. I have never been a big fan of Christmas. I have always found it a bit pretentious. It is a time for kids, really. I have not had kids in my life, so the "children's influence" around this time of year doesn’t occur.
By Calvin London2 months ago in Psyche
The Sight of You is Enough
Just the sight of you It's all I need to warm me, Come sit by my side. Till next time, Calvin Submitted for the small-heat challenge:
By Calvin London2 months ago in Poets
No Fire Required
A sip of whisky All that is required to warm No fire is needed. Till next time, Calvin Submitted for the small-heat challenge:
By Calvin London2 months ago in Poets
Let It Snow, Let It Snow
I come from the “Land Down Under,” where women glow and men plunder, just like Men at Work said in 1981. This is a great song if you have never heard it. You can find it here:
By Calvin London2 months ago in Wander
Empty Miles and Shallow Hearts
I've been over empty miles tonight As the echoes of what could have been Disappeared from my sight. The subtle signs I should have seen
By Calvin London2 months ago in Poets
Reframing English Words. Top Story - December 2025.
Reframing is a popular psychological tool. It helps people see a situation, thought, or problem in a new way. The goal is to shift your thinking. Instead of focusing on the negative, try to see it in a more positive or realistic way.
By Calvin London2 months ago in Writers
Rare and Ridiculous Words You May Not Know
The English language is a minefield for young players. Even simple words can have two meanings, even though they sound or are spelled the same way.
By Calvin London2 months ago in FYI

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Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part II)

A Dozen More Idioms to Finish the Year

Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part I)

This is what I proclaim…

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Christmas is Not Always “Beer and Skittles”. Top Story - December 2025.

The Sight of You is Enough

No Fire Required

Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Empty Miles and Shallow Hearts

Reframing English Words. Top Story - December 2025.

Rare and Ridiculous Words You May Not Know

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