Monthly Archives: November 2015

Wordle #87 “November 30, 2015” Professor Elbow

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Elbow Emotional Docile Glass Shivaree (a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noise makers given for a newly married couple; charivari. Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration.) Cake Prodigious (extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #18: “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” by Dimie Cat – Perfect Yet Imperfect

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUSH3-F3AK4     Cat thought being a cat was so cool Till he discovered indignity of the fur ball Dog thought being a dog was so cool Till he realised he could lick his own arse.   They all knew … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 28/15 – Giving a Stuff

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt “stuff” I have enjoyed the innumerable mentions of thanksgiving this week even though we do not have such a tradition in my country. But I appreciate the importance of the day to all my USA friends. There … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Barbara Beacham – A Tribute

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Michael

Like any Sunday last Sunday was a day when I took myself out of the house and down to the coast. It’s a comforting thing as my life is very hectic and a Sunday at the beach and wandering the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #41 – Masks – The Life of the Party

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Michael

  He was the talk of the town, the life of every party but underneath all the bravado there did lay a secret and a life he was happy to hide himself away from. Every social event in town was … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Michael

Gut wrenching I recall Like my body Slammed against a wall Wind knocked from me I’m helpless Frozen. I stare ahead My attacker is leering The eyes say it all I have you Now suffer. Nothing makes sense There’s pain … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 88 November 24, 2015 – Shadowy Figures

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Michael

Image: Nelson L “shadows will always follow us” CC BY 2.0 Shadowy figures Illusions from another time Walk the streets Seeking a resting place Away from the violence The uncertainty that death brings. The old man from under the bridge … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 11-24-2015 – A Collective Slurp

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s photo prompt is provided by Etol Bagam, author of the blog, Creative Busyness There was a collective slurp followed by a Whizz, Wang, Whooo and a rather worrying Urrrrr. The utterer of the urrrrr attracted their attention, as … Continue reading →

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Wordle #86 “November 23, 2015” – Cyprus Waters

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Cyprus Ringside Lapis Lazuli – bright blue colour Brimstone Coffin, Hands Acrobat Strength Mawkish (characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin. Having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating.) Serum Obsolescence (the state, process, or … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #134 “Collage 11″ – Mona

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Michael

Mona was an eccentric Loved the attention it brought her Outgoing she was in every way With loud and ostentatious outfits Her eye make up as heavy and as bright as possible She was a character everyone knew. Mona was … Continue reading →

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