Monthly Archives: August 2016

Wordle Special Addition Sight “August 15th, 2016” Coffee With Cyril Rum

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Frail Hound’s Tooth (a pattern of broken or jagged checks, used on a variety of fabrics.) Indistinct Blotchy Iridescent Titian (a reddish-brown or golden-brown color) Deformed Glisten Ashen Towering Matte (having a dull or lusterless surface) Pellucid (clear, … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “When your blood is boiling…” – Stevie

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Michael

It made my blood boil to see Stevie. Aged three he no language apart from his screaming, zero social skills and no idea of love and affection. I had said to his parents they needed to get some help with … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 13/16 – cash

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

The sell was hard, convincing and thoroughly effective. What was even more reassuring was the cash back promise should the potion not do as I was told it would. So certain was I of the effectiveness of this potion and … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #9: Rainbow

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

It was the appearance of my fairy godmother that alerted me firstly to the fact I was delusional and in need of urgent help for the storm and all its ferociousness had obviously played havoc with my brain. She stood … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Caged– #writephoto

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Michael

My son rang and asked if I would pose for him for an art installation he was doing as part of the Medieval Art Week. He said the installation would take him a week or two to organize and create … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #80 –August 11th Making Sense of Nonsense – Special Delivery Part Two

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Michael

Miss Marble hurried through her house and out into the shed where her cauldrons all bubbled away in excited expectation. Placing the Fine Fossimax on the bench she looked around and saw that each of the cauldrons was doing as … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #80 –August 11th Making Sense of Nonsense – Special Delivery

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Michael

“Dear Mr. Gumpsion,” read the note. “A kilo of your best Fine Fossimax. Please deliver without delay.” Signed Amy Marble. 46 Grimace Street. Mr. Gumpsion looked again at the note. It had been a long time since he had heard … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of August 9, 2016 – Jake

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Michael

On Jake’s tenth birthday his mum said it was time for him to play a team sport. They joined him up with the local under twelve team. As Jake was the youngest and smallest he was relegated to goalkeeper. To … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: A Little Romance

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Michael

His message says he is running late. She looks at her watch wondering how long before she sees him. Outside the summer sun beats down, the hustle and bustle of the city is well underway as the commuters scurry to … Continue reading →

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Wordle Special Addition Scent “August 8th, 2016” The Weekly Meeting

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Earthy Jasmine Sulfuric Exhaust Peppermint Acrid (sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.) Sudor (sweat) Musk Bouquet Incense Coffee Fetor (stench) Antiseptic Redolence (having a pleasant … Continue reading →

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