Monthly Archives: September 2018

Pull up a Seat-Week 3

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Michael

My dad was a simple man with simple needs. For: https://xingfumama.blog/2018/09/21/pull-up-a-seat-week-3/

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September 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Parade

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Michael

September 20, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a parade of nations. It can be literal, or it can be a phrase that you use to describe a situation. Explore what it could … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 55

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Michael

On a Sunday afternoon, she expected to be able to sit and ruminate about the past week and plan a few activities for the coming week. But when the phone rang and she heard her brother in tears begging for … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Pillars #writephoto

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Michael

Every pillar had a story. History was like that and not always kind in the memories it held. The tears wept were held within each pillar as the past was captured within the marble and mortar. The sixteen-year-old girl banished … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #189 – Ruins – 20th September

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: Google Images labelled for reuse. The man was broken, a ruin of what he once was. Who would have thought he was once a shining light in business, a role model and man of substance? As CEO of a … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 19 Sept 2018

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: hen, bed, puff It was true to say that Dango irritated Miss Teresa, our teacher. Especially when he arrived late which I began to think was deliberate some days. He got a kick out of trying her out … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 2

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Michael

Jimmy Main had a sister Ayls Main who was a year younger than her brother but equally curious. Ayls had been home sick the day Jimmy had met with Mr Marsden, and a week later she was back walking to … Continue reading →

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FIFTY SHADES OF GREY – (a husband’s point of view) BY PAM AYRES

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Michael

Originally posted on Smell The Coffee:
A friend of mine forwarded this poem to me and I thought I’d share…it sure made me laugh! The missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;…

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Three Things Challenge, 18 Sept 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: cheese, feather, game Today for show and tell, Dango showed us a feather he found. He claimed it was the tail feather of a lesser spotted swamp turkey, and we all sat rivetted to his tale. When Miss … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #102 – Broken Barbies – 18 September 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Skitterphotos at Pexels.com The kids are quiet today playing in the girl’s room with the neighbours. I like these dreamy afternoons watching the game, undisturbed. The quiet gets to me. Investigating I find the room empty save for … Continue reading →

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