Monthly Archives: September 2020

What do you see # 47- 14 September’20 – Painting the First Time.

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Michael

“You can do this,” she said as he looked at the page, the paints and inside his nerves jangled in fearsome expectation of making a complete fool of himself. “But I have no artistic ability. I have trouble colouring in … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #97 – The Boy Fishing.

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Michael

“You’ve heard of the fool on the hill,” said Crisp looking down on the boy fishing in the sunset, “well, this is the fool on the lake.” “You’re being a bit harsh, aren’t you?” I questioned. “He’ll never catch anything … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – 13th September – Cards

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Michael

It was once the cards were on the table that he knew just where he stood. The odds were not good, his chances slimming as the minutes ticked by. He looked around and realised the cards were well and truly … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #152

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Michael

“I am a museum full of art, and a deck full of music, but …..”  ‘I am a museum full of art, and a deck full of music, but’ I am also a poor man. Around me I can see … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #292 – Clean Up – 10th September. – The Old Shed

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Michael

It took us years before we could bring ourselves to clean up the old shed. Well the shed itself wasn’t all that old, but the stuff inside it was there because it had nowhere else to go. It belonged to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #151

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Michael

Is it always me who flounders at the first hurdle? Who looks flummoxed by the prospect? That you can’t put round pegs in square holes. The problem appears insurmountable Even though I know the solution Given a bit of thought … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #96 – The Old White House

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Michael

 “Do you think anyone lives there?” asked Crisp as we stood at the top of the lane. “Who knows,” I replied, “everything in this country looks old as if it’s from some fairy tale.” “Quaint, though,” said Crisp clicking off … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 46 – 7 September 2020 – Lost Within Her

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Michael

 It was one of those nights where after a disagreement that wasn’t resolved she had gone off to bed, slammed the door and told me to go and sleep elsewhere. I was hurt one because I had disappointed her and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing prompt – 6th September Choosing Your Context. – Elation in the Courtroom

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Michael

“I had the oddest feeling of elation/fear/apprehension as I entered the courtroom/restaurant/ghost train.”  I had the oddest feeling of elation as I entered the courtroom though I didn’t know why. I was guilty as sin. I knew that everyone knew … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Serenity #writephoto – Our Weekend Away

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Michael

 The serenity was there to be held, tasted, and clung to as a relief from the humdrum of everyday life. “Can’t you feel it?” asked dad as another insect hit the insect catcher, and the silence was once again interrupted … Continue reading →

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