Monthly Archives: July 2015

Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #74 – The Holiday

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Michael

Fortesque-Symthe had saved for over a year to go on holiday to the old themed hotel, The Brassington Arms. He and Lady Clarice had sailed half way round the world to arrive at this place. Their faces told the story. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #21 – Flight – The Accelerated Memory Machine

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Michael

The meaning I am using is: an extravagant or far-fetched idea or thought process: his research assistant was prone to flights of fancy. My assistant Igor was an invaluable man to have around. He was diligent and meticulous in everything … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #14 – Tomorrow’s Hope

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Michael

Today’s task: take the words “Tomorrow’s (_____)”, fill in the blank, make it the title of your poem and then write the poem. Tomorrow’s hope seems so far away In the face of adversity, we shy away. Do you succumb … Continue reading →

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Poetry 101 rehab: Hiatus

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Michael

Take a break STOP! Step away. Your lifestyle has made you fraught. I watch as you struggle There’s so much to do So many places to go People to meet and greet. You can only stretch yourself In so many … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Week of 07-08-2015 – A Day Out

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Michael

Photo: Vanessa Rodriguez. It’s a vineyard Joyce. They make wine from the little grapes. No wine Joyce, not whine you do too much of that now days. You know Joyce, reds and whites, some with bubbles? Joyce you aren’t making … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #68, Pause, July 07, 2015 – He loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michael

Image: – wallpaperswide.com He loves me, he loves me not. Fill it up again He loves me, he loves me not. Don’t talk to me. He said he’d be here Barman give me another one. He said to wait around … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #73 – Bomb Alaska

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michael

The café was humming. The place was packed. The Mattles were seated near the front of the café. There party of six were celebrating their mother’s seventieth   birthday. For a surprise they had arranged with the chef to provide her … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – July 6th, 2015 – Malicious Topiary

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “The barista shook his head. That hedge couldn’t have moved closer overnight. Could it?” You saw them didn’t you? He looked frantically round the café. His customers were used to his eccentricities and accepted his … Continue reading →

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Wordle #68 “July 6, 2015″ Johnny Lightshow

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Problem Pithy (brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible) Scuttle Accumulate Wince Truck Unshaven Rictus (the gaping or opening of the mouth) Caitiff (base, despicable person) Flotsam Sapling … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales: Sunday, July 5, 2015 – Lithe Girl

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bathers, 1950 by George Tooker I don’t particularly care for their glances; those seconds of accusatory staring designed to make me feel uncomfortable. They know nothing. I swim because it’s my release. My body is thin, lithe you might … Continue reading →

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