Monthly Archives: December 2019

Tale Weaver – #255 – Weekend – December 26. – Camping.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Michael

Our weekend away Full of expectation Dad put up the tent The beach was willing us to it Our camping spot overlooked the rolling waves. Then it rained. Poured down, Dad said to stay inside The tent was water proof … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #295 – ‘Dig my roots back in’.

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Michael

It was a relief to see you walk back home Contrasted with the sadness of your leaving You travelled the globe You fell You hurt You celebrated Discovery was your thing. But you were exhausted when I found you “I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Quote” – Eustace.

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Michael

My mother had warned us to be on our best behaviour. The Shallows were coming to visit us as they did each Christmas Eve. The parents were lovely people; it was their son Eustace who was the problem. Eustace was … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Angel #writephoto – An Angel at the Door

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

It came as a great surprise to open the door and find an angel standing there. The angel in question looked somewhat dishevelled, and the gormless look on his face suggested he was not as confident as one might expect … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #254 – Christmas Tales – 19/12. – Where was Bunder?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

There was great concern because the elf had not turned up. The three boys were worried as the elf, called Bunder, usually came by their house and this year he had failed to turn up. Added to their misery was … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #58 – Crisp and Ancient Artifacts.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, had a thing for old things. She often remarked how much better I looked along-side some ancient church or artifact of indeterminate age. We were standing in Annie’s Archeological Museum ,and she scoffed at my suggestion … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #294 – Waiting at the Lights.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael

Image – Zulkarnain Ismail Santa had stated very clearly that he would not stand for any lateness this year. He sent out word of this to the elves and especially to the reindeer. Reindeer are notorious for being late and … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 8 – Adversity

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Michael

Adversity, It has the impetus to urge you on You find resilience you didn’t know you possessed. It happened when she fell in the street, Found her feet entangled in her friend’s coat Before she knew it She was down … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #57 – Crisp and ‘proper milk’.

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, curled her lip in such a way to tell me she was not happy. “Proper milk,” she said disdainfully, “Implies there must be improper milk, doesn’t it?” “Maybe it’s a marketing ploy to get you to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest – Part 3

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Michael

Part One can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ Part two can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/13/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest-part-2/ The two weeks passed rapidly and before anyone knew it the big night arrived. This was the first time the two castles had been pitted against … Continue reading →

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