Monthly Archives: December 2017

Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

We were ever so glad when the thaw arrived. It was the start of December and Christmas loomed high on the horizon. It was, of course, the result of climate change, but the deniers continued to espouse their theories that … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #146 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 51

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Michael

Write about the night you spent in a cemetery.  It was an opportunity to visit with my great-grandparents who were pleased I could stop by. Grandfather was keen to know what changes I had made to his house even though … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #151 – 21st December – Christmas Edition – An Act of Kindness

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Michael

Image: Labelled for re-use. This week we are asked to weave a tale about an Act of Kindness Angus McScroogerton didn’t like Christmas. It was always busy at the shops, which forced him to go earlier than he liked and … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 50 – Santa’s Visit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Michael

Photo by Brooke Lark Santa liked visiting the Hewitt’s as there was a grand selection of food and he enjoyed tasting everything. One year there was a sack missing and he wondered why. He felt a sharp tug on his … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, wrapping…

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word wrapping. Each present was wrapped as more a work of art than a gift. The children gathered in front of the tree looking earnestly at the tags for their names. Their … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #63 – 19 December 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: Kat Myrman Its become a ritual each night to light the candle in the hope you find your way home. I miss you but cling to the dream you’ll come back. I know you are out there and we … Continue reading →

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Wot I Shot Wednesday

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Bunder (my elf on a shelf) this past week has been atop the Christmas tree as well as spending the week at the home of my three small grandsons. They were amazed he found their house and more amazed he … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of December 19, 2017 – the Museum Visit

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: Yinglan Z. Joey and his dad were on their first visit to the museum and both were excited to see the new dinosaur exhibit. They had arrived early and waited patiently at the head of the queue for the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #193 – When Sadness Descended Upon Her

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Michal Trpák She saw her life unravelling Important bits were falling off What she saw yesterday as whole and complete Was today collapsing before her eyes. It’s what happens when sadness descends upon you.   She saw so … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Holidays” – Angus McSroogerton

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Gifts Oranges  Cloves  Glistering Biting Cinnamon Rice Porridge Family Stress Snowfall Darkness Candles Ornaments Fire Every year was the same Angus McSroogerton thought as he packed the Christmas parcel that was to go to his distant but … Continue reading →

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