Monthly Archives: August 2018

Sunday Writing Prompt “Satire” – The Plural.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

I get sick of hearing people talk in the plural. “On our holiday we did this.” “Last week we had dinner at the Ace restaurant.” “We are so in love.”   You never hear: “On my holiday I did..” Well, … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 04 August 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: coat, swimsuit, fine Miss Teresa advised us that as Friday was to be a fine day we were to bring our swimming attire as she would be taking us to the community swimming pool. My mother being … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

Today is August 3rd and thirty-five years ago today my mother passed away. I remember the day so clearly. Though it was more evening, as I was about to go out and play in a squash tournament. My sister rang … Continue reading →

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August 2: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Yellow Tent

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

August 2, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a yellow tent. Where is it and who does it belong to? Think of how the color adds to the story. Go where the … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 03 August 2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: brownie, spatula, drama For reasons best known to her, our teacher Miss Teresa on a Monday morning insisted we have our cooking class. The only good thing about our cooking lesson was we got to eat whatever it … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words #18 – Alex

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/sharonang-99559/ There’s an alcove beside the bowling alley where a guy called Alex lives. It’s just one of those architectural things meant to make the building look a bit classy, but for Alex, it’s a safe place, out of … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words #17 – Canoeing

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/12019-12019/ When Sue came on the school camp as an aid to the kids having social and learning difficulties we teamed up when the day came to take our group canoeing. Sue was one of those people with the … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 02 August 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: basket, xylophone, scream The scream from the front of the classroom alerted us to something terrible. Miss Teresa had pushed back her chair from the desk and was watching horrified at the xylophones piled on her desk. She … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Track #writephoto – On the Way to Grandmas.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

My dad always told me whenever I took the walk through the passage in the forest to watch out for drop bears. Making me feel relaxed when I walked through the gloom that was that past of the forest. He … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #182 – Strange Things in My Neighbourhood – August 2nd. – Miss Marble’s Ruby

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Image: Starfish fungus © morpethroad. Miss Marble of 46 Grimace Street was a witch who manufactured multiple potions and at times the odd spell. To do this, she had to have secrets, and she had one secret in particular. Behind … Continue reading →

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