Monthly Archives: August 2018

100 Word Wednesday: Week 85 – Street Art

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

The big art street festival was on, and it was all about bigger is better, colourful and dynamic were the qualities most artists wanted to achieve. There was quite a range of perceptions on display, the boys were intent on … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 26 August 2018

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: tote, octopus, milk Having resisted all temptation to go octopus hunting with my classmate Dango the previous day, I turned up to school enthusiastic and keen to learn. Miss Teresa arrived as the bell went and slung … Continue reading →

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Finish The Story Blog Hop — Part 4

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

Teresa, aka, The Haunted Wordsmith, periodically will start a story on a post and then pick another blogger to take over and run with it. This is sometimes referred to as a blog hop, since the story hops around from … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – One Place to Another – Going Back Home

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

She had said she would accompany me back to the place I last saw him. It wasn’t going to be easy as we’d left each other on such unpleasant terms. But relatives are relatives she told more than once, we … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 25 August 2018

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: chatting, crying, laughing We were all laughing today when Miss Teresa walked into the classroom. John Butts had just discovered his mum had made him tomato sandwiches for lunch and as it was a stinking hot day upon … Continue reading →

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SoCS Aug. 25/18 – Notice

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Michael

I decided to give my notice. It wasn’t an easy decision as I had given it some thought and, on most occasions, thought it was a rather drastic decision to make. But as I age, it seems a logical step … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 24 August 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things:  flower pot, stereo instructions, dancer There was much excitement in the class today when we saw Miss Teresa walk into the classroom. The rumours of her being dead were put to rest, and we all agreed our substitute … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Caught #writephoto

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Michael

My girlfriend loves me I know she does. You know the type, five foot two, eyes of blue. What more could I want? I’ve been caught in her web of loveliness, smitten by her love and affection, I float about … Continue reading →

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August 23: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Tiny Man

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Michael

August 23, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes magic. It can be a supernatural force, a moment or idea, or use it as a verb. Go where the prompt leads.   There … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Inspire

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Michael

“I’m inspired,” I heard Mr Fango say through the fence. I looked through the hole in the fence to see Mr Fango standing in the middle of his backyard holding a shovel and a page from Home Magnificent. I could … Continue reading →

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