Monthly Archives: January 2019

#JusJoJan 2019 Daily Prompt – Jan. 7th – Memento

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Michael

Memento I don’t have many mementos of 1975 my first year of teaching. A lot of memories, a few photos of classes and kids I can’t remember the names of. It was the year I was married though that was … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan 2019 Daily Prompt – Jan. 6th – Master

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Michael

Master The letter arrived addressed to Master James O’Dowd, and it was odd, as I hadn’t been addressed in that way since I was a boy. I checked the postmark, and it was stamped a few days earlier, which dismissed … Continue reading →

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Finish the Story, 2019, #2

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Michael

The Final Hunt Anne and Gladys waved as the men left for their hunt. When they were out of sight, they both laughed knowing full well that none would have the heart to really shoot anything. They liked a boy’s … Continue reading →

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SoCS & #JusJoJan 2019 Daily Prompt – Jan. 5th – “sap/sep/sip/sop/sup.”

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Michael

“sap/sep/sip/sop/sup.”   “You stupid sap,” said the frog to my left. I’d been sitting on the lily pad in a state of bewilderment when I heard the voice. “You fell for the helpless old lady did you?” “Yes,” I croaked … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #68 – Normal

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Michael

What is normal was the question? Each ‘expert’ offered his or her explanation One, which of course suited themselves. “It’s all to do with context,” said another, “It depends upon the place and time in which you live. My normal … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Renewal #writephoto

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Michael

With the season of renewal sweeping down on the bushland, the process swung quickly into action. It was a time for shedding the old, intense preening and looking forward to all the season brought them. Every creature looked forward to … Continue reading →

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JOELLE’S TALES: FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH #TMAT120 #WRITING #PROMPT FOR JANUARY 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Tell me about your 1st and 2nd favourite movies.   Being a closet romantic I have to say if watching movies over and over is a guide then ‘Love Actually’ and ‘Notting Hill’ would be up there as … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Madness

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Michael

There was a degree of truth in my supervisor’s initial comment to me on entering the new workplace. “You don’t have to be mad to work here, but it sure helps.” It was a place where the irrational and so … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #204 – All Things Bright and Beautiful – 3th January 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Michael

Being the person she was Miss Marble, witch, of 46 Grimace Street, didn’t spend much time reflecting on the previous year or on the coming one. If she did, she’d find herself engrossed in the notion that having lived a … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #117 – 1 January 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Michael

Photo by Free-Photos at Pixabay.com Polly wanted a cracker. Polly was insistent she get that cracker there and then. Her screeching was deafening. Mum screamed at us the shut Polly up. We found her a cracker, and she greedily ate. … Continue reading →

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