Monthly Archives: November 2019

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #55 – Crisp and the Ancient Tree

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, stood in front of the old tree and read: “The world’s oldest tree, estimated to be 900 years old.” The tree was old and scaly, it had its share pf nobbly bits and didn’t look happy … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #115 – A Weight off His Shoulders

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Michael

The prompt is to write something that brought about a change in the life of a protagonist, family, community, nation or the world.  Through the numbness that went with the leaving there emerged a relief, a weight taken from his … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #251 – Jobs – 28th November – Someone Has To Do It.

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t the best job around, but as his mum had told him on his first day: “Someone has to do it.” She also reminded him the job needed to be done well as no one liked a sloppy worker. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Overcoming Adversity

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Michael

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela It’s that time of the year down here with summer coming the bush fire season is upon us. It’s been unusually … Continue reading →

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Crimsons’s Creative Challenge #54 – Crisp and the Cloisters.

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Michael

“Cloisters,” said my aged companion, Crisp. She momentarily shuddered at the thought. We’d come to see the old Priory of the Blessed Sisters of the Deflowered Rose, and for Crisp, it brought back a lot of memories. “My parents send … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – # 250 – Cup – 21st November – My Cup Runneth Over!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Michael

“My cup runneth over!” he exclaimed as we sat in the café on the presumption of enjoying morning tea together. It was happening again as it had the week before. In front of us, the coffee stain spread over the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #113 – Grandad’s Glasses

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Michael

Grandad was agitated. He was pacing back and forwards, from one room to another. The whole time he was muttering to himself, “I’m sure I had them this morning. Now they have to be here.” When we inquired as to … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 4 – An Uneasy Life

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Michael

Credit; Google It wasn’t an easy life Morning till night spent in labour Fetch this, fetch that, The words repeated endlessly There was no let up. Despite her best efforts Nothing was ever good enough Always fault was found in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Lost and Found”

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Michael

Mum sat on the lounge her head in her hands, the look of utter surprise on her face. Seconds earlier, there had been an audible gasp from her which gave us all reason to come running thinking something had gone … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 249 – Holiday – 14th November

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Michael

The traffic is heavy We might be late The flight won’t wait. Frustration mounts as we edge forward. Angry words begin to flow “We should have left earlier.” “If you hadn’t dilly-dallied we’d be there by now.” Then the traffic … Continue reading →

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