Monthly Archives: December 2017

Same Sex Marriage Becomes Law in Australia

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Michael

Today was a momentous day in our history as our Federal Parliament voted in Same-Sex Marriage. At last, equality is achieved after a long struggle. Below are artworks my son Lucas has done and which may appear in one of … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #149 – 7th December – Grandparents – Cyril Rum’s Observations of Grandparents.

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Michael

If there was one thing that fascinated Cyril Rum, Angel on sabbatical, it was the human concept of grandparents. He was intrigued that humans didn’t give up on each generation but rather attached themselves to the generations their respective children … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 48 – On the Fairy Tour.

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Michael

Photo by Trevor Cole “Another enchanted forest,” said Phil as they drove through the grove of trees. Louise frowned at him sick of his constant whinging. “We are on a fairy tour and fairies, and enchanted forests go hand in … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, madness…

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word madness You didn’t have to be mad to live there, but it sure helped. There was chaos from morning till night. To make the madness worse, the children kept turning up. … Continue reading →

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#WRITESPIRATION #144 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK 49 – Waterfall Secrets @sacha_black

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Michael

This week  I want you to write about what lays behind a waterfall. There’s a young water nymph washing her hair in the fine watery mists behind the waterfall. Her long black silken hair along with her beauty holds me transfixed. … Continue reading →

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Wot I Shot Wednesday

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Michael

As it is now the month of Christmas my Wednesday shots will be of a Christmas flavour. This my elf on a shelf called Bunder. He has come out of hibernation to begin his Christmas rounds. His name came about … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #191 – What’s To Aspire To?

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Michael

Image: Brooke Shaden She stood up and every time she was knocked down. “Get some backbone,” her narcissist father said “Look at me I take no shit from anyone.” And he didn’t as he walked over every man or woman … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #61 – 5 December 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Michael

Photo by MorningbirdPhoto at Pixabay.com He smuggled her book home in amongst many he cared little for. She had promised him a good read. A few surprises even. On page 61 he saw his name. Arch-villain, a sleaze well and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of December 5, 2017 – The Cat’s Third Life.

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Michael

Image © Enisa The cat had a premonition of danger long before it arrived. The sense of doom came across the more pleasant images of sardines and lying on her owner’s bed. The cat saw the crossing and thought, ‘That … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday #10 Challenge – Things that Make you go Hmmm

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Michael

This week’s entry is based on the song: C+C Music Factory. “Things that make you go Hmmm,” You do it for me every time I hear your voice, my heart goes Hmmm…but you sound good. When I write you to … Continue reading →

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