Monthly Archives: July 2016

Word-High July: Muni-muni

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

Sometimes we sit and think And sometimes we just sit. Sometimes we sit and chat Sometimes we just chat. Thoughts flow free Pouring out our hearts We cry and comfort. We like being us So we sit and ponder How … Continue reading →

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Word for Wednesday (W4W) – Bruxism

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

Bruxism He had a maniacal look in his eye. I knew I was in for a rough time. A small drop of saliva fell from his mouth as he looked once again into my mouth and then at me. “Brrooksmm” … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Bughaw – The Colour Blue

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Michael

I was once little boy blue, I wear blue a lot Jeans, shirts, jumpers I was married in blue Even fashionable platform shoes That was in virginal 1975. Today the sky is a brilliant blue Most days it’s the same … Continue reading →

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Tuesday is Challenge Day! – The Parent of the Artist.

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

You said your son’s an artist? Yes. And this is art? Yes, he says we are now part of his installation. For how long? The month he says. A MONTH? Yes for the length of the exhibition. But I have … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #120 – Ever Vigilant

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Alessio Albi You never liked the notion of Head above water…. You feared the notion Give a person enough rope… And yet you never deserted You never gave up, Though some days you stepped way back. I thought of … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of 07-05-2016 – Ralph’s Plan

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Thanks to Yinglan Ralph looked through the wire, he saw what he hated most. The bloody Yorkies running round like they owned the place. He and his mate Fluffhead were forever confined to the cage and it just wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Kalinaw – Serenity/Tranquility

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

Late afternoon and it’s been hot A day out of the heat. A gentle breeze suggests cool. We sit at my back fence, Watch as the day ebbs away. The sun slides behind the distant gums Holding hands, we chat, … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Freedom is a state of mind”

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

After all those years he stepped away. It wasn’t easy. He thought he’d explained the notion of their use by date being well past. But she was relentless. Tried every trick in the book to discredit him, spread rumours to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #116 – “July 4th, 2016” – Daisy Chain

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fun words to play with: Starch Trample Protean (readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable. changeable in shape or form, as an amoeba. (of an actor or actress) versatile; able to play many kinds of roles.) Walnut Strop (any … Continue reading →

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Word-High July: Gunita

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Michael

Cold mornings and a fuel stove Huddled round the fire Munching our breakfast Shivered conversations The delivery of a hot meal Always guaranteed to be Overdone, burnt, a challenge. But never detracting from what was important Your love for us, … Continue reading →

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