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Brenda Liddy

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No Merit

Brenda Liddy

No Merit It is only natural that when we do good deeds, we expect to be praised or at the very least acknowledged. Peacemakers are highly regarded if they have resolved a very bitter conflict between two opposing sides and they could be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  John Hume, the Catholic leader of the SDLP and David Trimble, the Protestant leader of UUP, forged the Good Friday Agreement which brought the conflict to an end. They were co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998. Tony Blair stood on the steps of Stormont and deliv...

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The Longest Journey Begins with a Single Step

Brenda Liddy

Submitted to Contest #75

The Longest Journey Begins with a Single Step  These days the phrase ‘reinvent yourself’ is bandied about. There are endless self-help books and blogs which argue that it is possible to leave your old life behind and start a completely new one. Fiona Harrold’s book, ‘Reinvent Yourself’ sets out seven steps to reinvent yourself. You have to ask yourself, ‘who are you now, who do you want to be, be authentic, what do you want, fake it, look the part and finally, move on’. These books are very valuable and they certainly help some people...

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Citius, Altius, Fortius: Faster, Higher, Stronger

Brenda Liddy

Submitted to Contest #73

Write about a young nobleman whose greatest wish is to become an Olympic long jumper Citius, Altius, Fortius: Faster, Higher, Stronger  Being a nobleman’s son has its benefits. You enjoy many advantages and you realise from an early age that your Christmas stocking will always be full of goodies. George was born in Norfolk and he lived in a stately home which could have been the setting for Downton Abbey. He used to get spooked with the portraits that were peering out at him in the hall and and on the landings. His father would ofte...

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