Monthly Archives: January 2016

FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #2 – 2016 – Uncle Lenny

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 8th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “It seemed a good idea at the time?” Uncle Lenny had assured us that there was no danger that according to him the input would match the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #47 – a Night Out – Dolores Lustford

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Michael

Dolores Lustford looked once again at herself in the mirror. At this rate she thought I might wear the damn mirror out all this checking and double-checking. Tonight was the night. She was going out on a date, with a … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of January 5, 2016 – Daisy

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Pixabay.com When Cousin Daisy was given a chemistry set at age six her parents knew thought much would come of it. But Daisy loved to play with the chemicals mixing this with that and seeing what might happen. When … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 94: January 5, 2016 A Place to Be

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Cold Fence by Thomas & Dianne Jones CC BY 2.0 It wasn’t always true you discovered That the grass was greener on the other side. It could look that way from time to time You could make a rash … Continue reading →

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Wordle #92 “January 4, 2016” – Punitive Measures

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Punitive Tepid Calendar Season Sad Arrhythmic (any disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat.) Cursive Tomorrow Swallow Aquamarine Affirmation Pulchritude (physical beauty; comeliness.) ‘Tis the season for punitive measures he said to himself rubbing his hands with … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #140 “Collage 14″ – Loveable.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Michael

She lived in a small room at the back of the Chemist An anonymous woman Who read a lot, cooked or rather baked Her goods in high demand. Saturdays she attended the market Set up her stall Laid out her … Continue reading →

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SoCS Jan. 2/16 – pause/paws

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

“pause/paws.”    I’m not a ‘paws’ person I have to say. I do try; don’t get me wrong I recently spent a week looking after my son’s house and his little dog. A small white fluffy dog called Ted who … Continue reading →

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Music Friday #23: “Neighborhood” by Space – My Neighbours

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loReEUwxemM   ‘Don’t go in there mister There’s witches in there.’ The old dark house set back on the hill Nestled in our neighbourhood Its dark walls and darkened doors Harboured old ladies Aging spinsters Reclusive and alone. One wondered … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #1- 2016 – New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 1st Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:   “Of all the places I thought I would end up on New Year’s Eve…”  I had planned a quiet night, as I was way past New Year’s … Continue reading →

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