Monthly Archives: February 2015

Writing Prompt # 95 – Phantasmagoria – February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael

There’s a couple next door Young and newly married They sing each morning They are as most would expect Devoted, in love The most perfect of neighbours. I watch as the woman Young and beautiful Collects herbs and produce from … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers Feb 18, 2015 – Dangerous Books

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Michael

Image: Dawn M Miller Main Street Books was run by Mr Adolphus Miller, a bookseller of renown. Adolphus liked old books. They contained secrets and stories from times past. He nurtured the thought that he was preserving them for future … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 21/15 – relative/relativity

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: “relative/relativity”.   ‘Its all relative.’ I hear it all the time. Usually in relation to some sort of disaster in my life or someone else’s. Then again I do have relatives. Relos we refer to them as. … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale “Behind The Waterfall” February 20th 2015 – The Water Blossom

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michael

Image: Urami no Taki (The Waterfall Seen From Behind) There’s a place behind my house where the creek plunges some twenty feet down a rough rocky outcrop. I like going there as its relaxing watching and listening to the water … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver prompt – Substance – Joey

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Sunday Skeleton – Lucas Grogan When Joey was born his dad looked at him and thought this boy is going to grow into a man of substance. He didn’t mean his son would become the Prime Minister, or a … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #10: Snow

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Michael

When the first snow arrived there was great excitement. Children rushed to the windows to watch in silence as the white flakes fluttered to the ground. Being from the northern climes my family saw the snow as a novelty. We … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#168 – The Blue was Sapphire

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: …the blue was sapphire…   ‘You are adult undertaking an adult orientated writing task so there is an expectation that you will conduct yourself appropriately.’ I received this comment and realised my writing was under scrutiny and … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – February 16th, 2015 – One Note

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Image: Barbara W Beacham Finish the story begins with: “Little did they know when the photographer took their picture that they would find themselves trapped in a painting.” It’s the most awful feeling. ‘There’s nowhere to go,’ said one. ‘There’s … Continue reading →

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Wordle #48 – February 16, 2015 – Kevin the Masticator.

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

This week’s fun words to play with: Altitude Plunge Leather Vision Justify Chime Combustible Masticate (chew) Straddle Trundle (to roll along, to travel in a wheeled vehicle) Alliance Crevice Kevin was an habitual masticator. His mother worried about him all … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Mothers

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard today The one where stuff from over the years Has been had been dumped and forgotten. In an old Sunbeam iron box I found your sympathy cards Stored away but not forgotten … Continue reading →

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