Monthly Archives: January 2019

Tale Weaver #208 – Collapse – 31st January –

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Michael

I watched as he walked from the car to the pathology clinic, request form in hand. It was a routine cholesterol check. I watched in dismay as he collapsed holding onto the shop front as he fell. I jumped from … Continue reading →

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FINISH THE STORY — THE CIRCUS PART 6

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Michael

Teresa, The Haunted Wordsmith, has started another one of her intriguing stories where she gets things started, tags another blogger to pick up where she left off, and then that blogger picked someone else to keep it going. To get … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #12 – The Anderson Sisters

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael

It was one of those holidays where all they seemed to do was visit churches and an endless steam of castles. George was getting tired of it and was heard on more than one occasion to voice his opinion about … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, secret treasure…

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael

The kids went treasure hunting today. The paddock next door was once a dumping ground. They returned with a bucket full of bits of China, a plastic peg and what they called secret treasure. It was a damaged plaster of … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Jan/29/2019 – Tuesdays

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

He found a new friend. Good friends, he loved to visit on Tuesdays. Tuesday was the best day to visit, He always felt good about visiting of a Tuesday. But he also knew he needed a quick escape. What if … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #121 – 29 January 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

Image: Photo by Oleg Magni at Pexels.com He loved the fair lady and his cooking skills illustrated the ultimate expression of his love. The shapes were standard, the magic ingredient would make all the difference. He sprinkled each with love … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #249 – Things Growing in My Eyes.

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

There are things growing in my eyes, They weren’t always there But I feel them now Moments when my vision blurs When a good rubbing clears them away Until they find cause to grow again. It wasn’t always this way … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Letter J” – The Holiday Journey

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Jealous Junk Jettison Jaded (since we used this word last time you can alternately use Jumble Jollification (n)). merry making) Jeopardize Jackassery Joint Jittery Jostle Journey Joyride The holiday had been a journey to remember. Not always … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Glade of Infinite Nothings” – The Darkness

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Michael

The door closed and the darkness swallowed me. I was given a moment before being locked in to take in my surroundings. A bare cell, a bed, washbasin and toilet. It had taken a lot of courage for me to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #71 – Getting it Right

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

We spend most of our lives thinking we need to get it right. Often it leads to many anxious moments especially when you realise we’ve basically stuffed something up. Some people stress over not getting it right believing they are … Continue reading →

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