Monthly Archives: December 2017

Bonus Wordle “Holidays 2” The Cook Tradition.

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Morii- The desire to capture a fleeting experience. Drop Florid- reddish, rosy, ruddy, excessively ornate, flowery, showy  Tussle  Ribbon Song Preparation Dawn Solstice  Poinsettia Perforate  Wine   With the arrival of the summer solstice, there was the … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #64 – 26 December 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Michael

Photo by WildOne at Pixabay’s Creative Commons I haven’t the time and there is no point in you asking. But you have a watch, a very old watch. All show I assure you. Then why if it doesn’t work? It’s … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Liquid Face Man

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Michael

Image: © Enisa When Alan enrolled in super hero school the choice of hero he would become was not one he anticipated. He took on “Liquid Face Man” a character that was soon to change the nature of the super … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -December 22nd, 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Michael

  Alexi watched the snowfall with narrowed eyes. There was still a way to go and in the back seat of the car his wife was laying in growing discomfort as the arrival of their first child came closer by … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Michael

Image –  Kangaroo Paw (Labelled for Re-use) As today is Christmas Day down under the earth, I’d like to wish all who read my blog my best wishes for this Christmas/Holiday season and into the New Year and far beyond. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #234 “It’s All In The Title” – Mia and Colin

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Michael

A Fairytale with a Very Bad End When Mia of the Ferns became romantically involved with Colin of the Cacti eyebrows were raised, and the gossip and rumours ran rampant through the fairy world. The Ferns were soft, delicate folk … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 23 December 2017

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

The homophone sets are: presence – the state of being present presents – gifts and holy – with religious significance holey – perforated, with holes wholly – fully, completely   The Reverend Father surveyed his Christmas midnight Mass congregation and considered the presence of … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Dec. 23/17 – yule/you’ll/Yul

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

Moyra pushed the pram down the street past the shops all displaying their respective yuletide decorations. In the pram slept her two young babies, a year or so apart but fulltime work and she was sleep deprived and irrational, and … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 18

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

There was never a defining moment apart from the feeling that it was the end and that things had to change. Like so much in life it was easier to think it than do it. To leave a marriage after … Continue reading →

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Dec. 21: Flash Fiction Contest – Giving Hope.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

December 21, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include white flowers in your story. This is a repeat prompt, but one that has an ability to be emotive. Humor, drama, irony — go wherever the white flowers … Continue reading →

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