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Riot!. Top Story - August 2024. Content Warning.
"You coming today?" Darren looked at Billy, menacingly. Billy felt his heart lurch. He was 16 and scared of Darren, his brother, who was the most violent person he knew. Billy was careful, with what he did and what he said.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Long Lost Brother. Top Story - August 2024.
When I was told my brother was still alive, I didn't believe it. It had taken me twenty years to get over him being gone; I had very mixed feelings about seeing him again. Excitement? Yes. Anticipation? Yes. But something new that I had never felt before: fear.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Two Weeks of a Lady's Life in the Dramatic Landscapes of Colorado and Utah
This is the second instalment of a recent road trip. You can read the first one here: Fountain was our first stop. The KOA was adequate: the pool by my boys' and husband's assessment better suited for younger kids but the facilities provided us with what we needed. With the dawn came hunger and the need to get some supplies. We had linens but the cabins had no means to do any cooking, never mind it not being allowed. So, it was time to get some rudimentary kitchenware and food to provide us with lunches on our day trips.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Wander
Rachel Reviews: A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Isabella L. Bird
I would urge all young women (and men) to read this book, as Isabella is a remarkable woman and this is a remarkable book. The book is made up of a collection of letters written by Isabella to her sister, chronicling her time travelling around the Rocky Mountains. This may not seem overly intrepid, until you realise that this was written in the 1800s and Isabella was embarking on this adventure solely, her only consistent companion a horse called Birdie, who serves her exceptionally well in extreme conditions.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Two Weeks of a Lady's Life in the Dramatic Landscapes of Colorado and Utah
Author's note: The title of this travelogue was inspired by Isabella Bird, whose book accompanied me on some of the days of this trip. She was a remarkable woman and you can read about her here:
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Wander
