Monthly Archives: October 2016

Tale Weaver #87 Making Sense of Nonsense – The Best Seller

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Michael

The Opening paragraph reads: “ The dasherber ran like a freigers. Horfwers stood and fuxxated. There were coitnty swredtz and koilpy brisheners all over just quopiry to the tuggerry all about the frrummlllop.” Write your translation of the opening paragraph. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #134 – Retreat

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: inspirationfeed.com Fifteen days of silence The black hand, the black dog, Have both settled over her Taken from her the will and the wherefore. No words are there to save her She’s given up on living Welcoming pain and … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Grandma’s Baked Dinner

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Michael

Grandma had the smallest pantry I’d ever seen. Not that it mattered she could turn a pair of old socks into a tasty meal. What Grandma had was a magic touch and her pantry, a collection of bottle, jars and … Continue reading →

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Wordle #124 “October 10th, 2016” – Harry Cygnet

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Emergency Frailty Adrift Corrupt Lessen Embody Cygnet (a young swan) Inexplicable Vitrify (To convert or be converted into glass.) Bandage Grey Fennel Harry Cygnet hated his name. He did so for one very good reason. Unlike his … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #17: A satisfied couple – Gertrude and Stein

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Michael

Image: Antos Frolka Gertrude and Stein were feeling very pleased with themselves. The morning service had been as they expected, espousing the superiority of the German race over all others. So they were both feeling confident and smug as they … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #181 “Collage 31” – Dinner

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Michael

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks/things you can think up if only you try!” ― Dr. Seuss She invited me to dinner. I think she hoped I might stay a little longer … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 88 Talisman, October 6, 2016 – Weaver Wormhole

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Michael

Weaver Wormhole searched frantically through his pockets. He was sure it was there. The crone had been adamant that he keep it safe so as to ward off anything evil that might come his way and right now evil was … Continue reading →

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Razzle Dazzle Me! – The Razzle Dazzle Club

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Michael

Image Google Images Today’s task to absorb the definitions of these words: Razzle: showiness that astonishes; Dazzle: amaze, brightness, brilliance, glare;  Sparkle: effervescence, excel, shine, vivacity, energy, oomph, gusto. Write using the meanings energy of these words. The Razzle Dazzle Club … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday # 22: (Extra)Ordinary Days – Daughter’s Birthday

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

For this week’s prompt, think about a moment of your typical day (first person singular). This can be your morning routine, commute, day in the office, a walk in the afternoon, household chores, grocery shopping, gardening etc. Here’s the challenge: … Continue reading →

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Wordle #123 “October 3rd, 2016” – Tommy Guttersnipe

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words:Guttersnipe (Noun. A person belonging to or characteristic of the lowest social group in a city. A street urchin.) Chorus Birdcage Spectral Late Break Dusk Serve Crow’s mile (The walk of the condemned to the place of his execution.) Button Brawl Inertia … Continue reading →

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