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Explanation kills art - Wibblesfield

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I saw the quote 'Explanation kills art' a while ago, most probably on Instagram (as a misunderstood creative I have ordered a T-shirt with the quote to deepen my enigmatic persona). Writing, like any art form, is open to interpretation and creating a piece that demands reader participation is something I always seek to achieve. 'Wibblesfield' is dialogue-heavy with minimum description. The dialogue is colour-coded. Wibblesfield “Stop it.” “I’m not doing nothing.” “Do not use double negatives. Yes, you are.” “No I ’ m not.” “You are annoying me.” “ That ’s not my fault .” Newborn lambs lay next to their mother in the field beyond the trees. The train hurried past. “Take your feet off the seat.” “I need the toilet.” “Follow the ‘WC’ signs . ” Some sheep didn’t have lambs. “I couldn’t go.” “Wh y not ?” The girl shrugged. The train slowed to a stop at Wibblesfield. “Wibblesfield. Wibbles field. Wib - balls - field.” “Stop it.”

Alternative Marital Advice

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David Bathsheba is a fully-qualified life coach schooled at the Clinton Clinic in Hope, Arkansas. David realised from a young age that his calling in life was as a relationship healer and has saved over three hundred marriages. His methods are alternative and revolutionary but his results speak for themselves. He has kindly agreed to write a guest blog post. Introduction Long marriages are built on a foundation of lies, infidelity and secrets. These three ingredients are crucial to every marriage that has lasted more than two decades. Ask your parents, if they’re still together, but not while they’re together. Remember the following three rules. Holy Trinity Rule #1 The humble lie is an absolute cornerstone of every successful long term marriage. Take the example of a woman’s weight. A woman will often ask her husband if he thinks her fat. Under no circumstance is the husband to tell the truth. Rather he must reply with abject horror at the very thought. For the wif