Monthly Archives: April 2018

FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018: WEEK #16 – The Morgue Plover

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 1416928925r3kcx   The Morgue Ornithology Society gathered round the clutch of eggs. In hushed tones, the leader of the group began: “ Here are the eggs of the Morgue Nestling Wrestling Plover. This is the first time in … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #210 – Summer and Esther

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Michael

The man liked to rough handle the girls he picked up. For him, it was all about dominance. It was his way of controlling the situation for he was, in fact, a coward and a weakling beneath the violence. He … Continue reading →

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Wordle #192 – When an Atheist Dies.

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Michael

This week’s word and phrases: Flip Insincere Erupt Sensualization (n.)) to render sensual) Hellish Faraway Resist Radical Jangled Up- Generally refers to the state of being both upset and confused, but can be used for either one of them alone Charity … Continue reading →

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The View Out My Office Window.

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Michael

In response to Stevie Turner’s blog where she has shown a photo of what she sees through her window when working on her computer. My work space has changed a little in recent times. It’s in the front of my … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #50 – Evergreen – The Evergreen was Timeless.

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story with a word limit of 125 words on the theme of ‘timelessness’. As kids the evergreen was timeless. We pushed through the thick canopy, carved labyrinths between the trucks of trees awash with greenery. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt 40” – The Effing Pride Festival

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Michael

The town of Effing prided itself on being different. For years it suffered the derision of neighbouring communities such as the time it combined its football team with the team from the neighbouring village of Bastard who in all honesty … Continue reading →

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#SoCS April 14/18 – mon

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Michael

On Monday I won money in the lotto. You know how it works, you pick six numbers you win a million. But to illustrate how hard a game it is this is what happened to me. Six numbers would have … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: April 13th, 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

The dance lessons were not working. It was plainly obvious. The promise of teaching his feet to co-ordinate was going nowhere. His teacher was looking resigned more and more to the fact his student was plainly unco. So much for … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 32

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

It was never easy. The triggers are there. The door to the past is never completely closed as much as we’d like it to be. The public ridicule is real; I expect it any time I go out. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Set The Scene 8 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

I was relieved to find my hotel room after a long day on the road. It wasn’t anything special but rather just what I needed, a place to stop and rest. The bed I discovered was firm and comfortable, the … Continue reading →

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