Monthly Archives: November 2017

Writespiration #142 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 47

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Michael

This week your story needs to include the following phrase: “I don’t believe you.”   The small boy in front of the Principal looked angelic in his denial. His stony-faced teacher stood behind him staring into his scheming brain. “I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #189 – The Deity Within Us.

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Carlos Quevedo When I was young, the world was all so clear I was told what was right and what was wrong. I learnt about angels and demons I knew the devil’s handiwork in everything that went wrong. … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #59 – 21 November 2017

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Michael

Image: Hands by Pexels at Pixabay.com His ancient hands float across the keys. He holds us mesmerised as the music takes us with him. His focus is far away, his fingers dance and intrigue us we too see the pale … Continue reading →

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Wot I Shot Wednesday

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Michael

This week there are two things I shot. One is a capsicum/bell pepper. It’s the first time in a long time I have grown these  and the first time in a piece of garden I have not planted vegies in…..so … Continue reading →

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Wordle #179 – The Actor

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Pig Stow Limbo Malaise Tick Cordate ((adj.) heart-shaped) Mental Soliloquize ((v.) talk to oneself) Aghast Accountability Transition Ligament The actor breathed deeply as his big moment arrived. The audience was hushed, expectant as he began the most … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #229 “Collage 37” – Memories

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Michael

Behind the washed out washing On the worn out old clothes line The woman sits with her morning coffee. It’s hot today, so she doesn’t bother Dressing in any other way than to be cool. Mornings allow her to remember, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #29 – Random

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Michael

Word Prompt using 75 words:  Moonstruck – Ragtag – Wanderlust   Wanderlust kept itching the inside of his ragtag head. He had an urge to travel once again. He was moonstruck over the girl in the pink pyjamas who kept … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 18/17 – Pssst…

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Michael

“Psst! Psst! For goodness sake. HEY YOU!!!!” “What?” “Wake up.” “What? I’m sleeping.” “I want to do it again!” “What? What time is it?” “2am….come on, let’s go again.” “No! I have to get up for work in the morning.” … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Haven – #writephoto

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Michael

They said when the time came I would know what to do. It was always going to be a matter of gathering my where withal and making the necessary break. The January sky forebodes the coming heat of the day. … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 13

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Michael

When I think back on a career that lasted 39 years the one thing I would like to be remembered for is the opportunity I gave my students to discover learning through a variety of methods. I never believed learning … Continue reading →

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