Monthly Archives: January 2017

Wordle #138 “January 16th, 2016” – The PM

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Yew (any of several evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs: the fine-grained, elastic wood of any of these trees: an archer’s bow made of this wood: this tree or its branches as a symbol of sorrow, death, or resurrection) Harbinger … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – January 14, 2016 – Red Power Shorts

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Michael

The task: a story in 100 words (better if less) with a conflict or ambiguity which creates a surprise ending. He’d waited impatiently for them to arrive. At last a package. He ripped it open and there they were. His … Continue reading →

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January 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Who Gives a Crap?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Michael

January 12, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that expresses a strong concern, something to give a crap about. Something that brings out the feeling to stand up. How can you use it to … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Swan #writephoto – Marg Swan

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Michael

Marg Swan was very dim Considering her name What an irony she couldn’t swim.   Marg Swan ate chocolate chips She grew to be quite round Sat a table on her hips.   Marge Swan hated the sea All that … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #102 – 12th January – The Winter Chill – Miss Marble’s Friend Cath

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Michael

Image © Winter Woolly: Used with Permission   There was one thing the residents of Grimace Street liked about the winter. There wasn’t one. While the rest of the town froze knee deep in ice and snow Grimace Street was … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #12 – 10 January 2017

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Michael

They met a man upon the bridge on their way to market. The dog growled, the girls screamed. The man giggled. Then they threw him in the drink. (140 characters)   Written for: https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2017/01/10/twittering-tales-12-10-january-2017/

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of January 10, 2017 – The Dinner Cruise

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Michael

Photo: Louise with The Storyteller’s Abode. A boat cruise along the town’s canals was the perfect way to end the day. We looked forward to the leisurely evening being fed and guided through this historic town. Another cruise was leaving … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #28 – “Childhood Experiences”

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

The theme this week  is “Childhood Experiences”   My aging neighbours are moving out. I’m standing in front of their house remembering the family who lived there when I was a kid. Its long ago now and my memory is clouded … Continue reading →

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Wordle #137 “January 9th, 2016” – Angelic Queasiness.

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Enact  Parapraxis (a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes.)  Scapegrace (a complete rogue or rascal; a habitually unscrupulous person; scamp.)  Meager  Spark  Day Mealy … Continue reading →

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SoCS and #JusJoJan Jan. 7/17- coat

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

It wasn’t that he wore a coat of many colours but more he many coats of many colours. Each coat reflected a mood he was in. The blacks and greys were when he was in a sombre mood, attending weddings … Continue reading →

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