Monthly Archives: February 2015

“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Do What You Love

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Michael

Five thirty, still dark First light is another thirty minutes. Then it’s out the door. My morning walk I love this time of day I love what the walk does for me. It’s down the street, Past the houses of … Continue reading →

Posted in Love is In Da Blog, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

How Harper Lee Saved Me

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Michael

Originally posted on Exile on Pain Street:
Several people have pinged me about the announcement of Harper Lee’s new novel. It’s based on a recently-discovered manuscript that she wrote in mid-50’s and takes place 20 years after To Kill A Mockingbird.…

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#166

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: … checking in proved to be…   I arrived at the airport which was its usual busy self. Crowds in the departure area said to me it would be a slow check in. But all I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

Creative Expressions #8: The Crystal Bowl – Nanna

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Nanna had a whole bunch of precious things. Premier among them was the crystal bowl which when hit by the right light would appear as gold. She was always coy about where it had come from and it sat high … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Love Thyself – Come Walk With Me

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Come Walk with me Leave those demons Who haunt your day and night Let them wallow in your absence. Come Walk with me Take my strong hand You are safe, the past vanquished Feel the break wash over us along … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Photo Prompt #46 – Cumulus Fields – Hope

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: Kylli Sparre Another day, blazing sun The dry continues, Hope is fading. Financial ruin stares us in the face. Already neighbours have sold up, Depression and despair Dreaded words on so many lips As we watch others go under. … Continue reading →

Posted in MLM, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

“Love Is In Da Blog” – Waking

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

This week’s topic is “Love, in General”. I watch as you glide through the door As if you are floating across the room Your presence creates a spectacle Heads turn, tongues wag Radiant, stunning, becoming. Inside I smile, for you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Mondays Finish the Story – February 2nd, 2015 – Loot?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Diamond Jack had his hideout next to the Rattle Snake River.” He sat at the kitchen table and emptied the spoils of his robbery onto the table. It had been a simple stick up at … Continue reading →

Posted in MFTS | Tagged , , , , , | 39 Comments

Monday Wordle # 46 – February 2, 2015 – Road Trip

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Blustery (bragging or windy) Warmth Grind Foam Nutmeg Cocoa Wool Imprint Refractive Nacreous (resembling mother of pearl) Retro Sip It was to be a road trip like no other. Janice sat in the passenger seat eager beaver … Continue reading →

Posted in MLM | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Writing Prompt # 92 – Unsuitable Employment – February 1, 2015 – Teaching

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Michael

Jeff Smith was a man of ideas. Unfortunately many of them were bad ones. At the end of his unpleasant school life Jeff thought the life of a schoolteacher would be the way to go. Teachers had power, great hours, … Continue reading →

Posted in MLM | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments