Monthly Archives: March 2018

In Other Words,spontaneous…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word spontaneous.  My sister being the spontaneous person she is, burst into song as we gathered round grandma’s grave. The solemn nature of the occasion shattered by her version of Grandma’s favourite … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #11 – The Kitten

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 1449286229de9o8 My friend from down the street often says she’d rather be a cat. The kitten appeared at my front door one morning and made as if it knew me and wanted to come in. Its big eyes, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #205 – The Birthday Party.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

It was a dismal day for a birthday The rain came down, the plans were soggy All thoughts of outdoor fun were running down the drain. The games to play, the gifts to unwrap The cake mum had made so … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #75 – 13 March 2018 frog-1505377_1280

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

Forlorn the frog sat by the pond wanting to contemplate his navel. Forlorn the frog wondered what the fuss was all about. Forlorn the frog wanted to be a man again. Forlorn the frog knew he needed to improve his … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Camping Trip

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Enisa The camping trip was well underway, and after a night of tales tall and true, we decided to call it a night. We were four couples, and after zipping up our respective tents, we settled for the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #187 – Mildred Thrup and the Butcher.

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Cyan (Greenish – blue) Mumble Tragedy Vaunt (verb) to boast or brag Paraffin (noun) a white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, water-insoluble, solid substance not easily acted upon by reagents, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons chiefly of the alkane series, obtained from crude petroleum: used in candles, for forming preservative coatings and seals, for waterproofing paper, etc. Nod Asleep Faucet Scantily Koi no Yokan (Japanese) The sense one can have upon first meeting a person that the two of you are … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #45 – Spring

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in no more than 100 words that includes the following words: spring blossom bud nature bloom When spring arrives the fairies in my garden rejoice the arrival of the first blossom. From the moment … Continue reading →

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The Cleaning Lady – Part Four – The Cry of a Child.

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

Esme Atcastle was born to Martha and Gus Atcastle. Martha was a charwoman, and Gus worked in the fields cultivating the crops that fed the castle and particular Barnabas, Duke of Field. The Duke was a good man and treated … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto – The Cleaning Lady – Part 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

The Cleaning Lady gathered her vacuum cleaner and headed off down the hallway towards the statue of Sir Cedric the Grizzler. She knew all about Sir Cedric who in history had been better known as “Pain in the Arse Cedric.” … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto – The Cleaning Lady – Part 2

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Michael

The child’s voice was as distinct as it has always been and sent a shiver down the Cleaning Ladies spine. She turned and looked back down the passageway but saw only the lonely hallway, albeit less dusty. She turned left … Continue reading →

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