Monthly Archives: August 2018

Worth A Thousand Words # 24 – Great Uncle Horatio

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/Comfreak-51581/ The painting of Great Uncle Horatio’s final voyage hung in Grandma’s hallway and was always a point of conversation if not controversy. Great Uncle Horatio had been a pirate. Not just a pirate in name but very much … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, vacation…

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

A change is as good as a holiday I announced one morning. But I want a vacation was her reply. Somewhere exotic? Somewhere fun and where I can look at the ocean. With me? Written for: https://patriciasplace.me/2018/08/08/in-other-words-vacation-2/  

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 83 – Decision

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Every sign pointed to places I wanted to visit but each one said it was a long way from where I was standing. We had reached that point on our trip where we had to make decisions about where to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #183 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Grartor

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Grimace Street was awash with excitement as it was that time of the year when Miss Marble held her grartor party. It was an event she held every two years, and this year it promised to be as good a … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 07 August 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: orange grove, bee, Jack Frost There was a bee in the classroom today, and Miss Teresa was in a panic thinking that if anyone was stung she’d have to deal with it and she hated dealing with any … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #225 – Kelsay’s Angel Wings

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: ezorenier @ deviantart Kelsay hated her angel wings. The damn things were such a nuisance. From an early age, she had been aware she a different kid to the other kids in her neighbourhood. Her mum was so proud … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #76 – The Secret Garden – 7 August 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Kat Myrman 2018 She said to follow her. It would be something I’d always remember. She reached out to hold my hand as we pushed through the last bushes. There was the garden, the seat she’d spoken of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #206 – Marriage

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Scatter Atemporal ((adj.) free from the limitations of time) Marriage Rounded Locomotive Lopsided Road Opinion Eurhythmic (adj.)) characterized by a pleasing rhythm, harmonious) Revitalize Screenwriter Misguided Marriage, No clear road More lopsided, Morals scattered Like an out … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 06 August 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: gorgeous, blue-eyed, apple orchard  The most gorgeous girl in my class was Ann George. She was a blue-eyed beauty, and I thought she epitomized everything that was beauty. Miss Teresa, our teacher, said we were all going down … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 05 August 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: circus, carnival, freak show Miss Teresa decided we could all go on an excursion to the circus. Mum wanted to know what educational value there was in visiting a circus, but she signed the permission note, gave me … Continue reading →

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