Monthly Archives: December 2020

Sunday Writing prompt – In the thick of it – December 27th – Christmas Lunch

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Michael

It seemed a reasonable idea at the time. After all, it was Christmas, and it was, in theory, a time of peace and goodwill to all men and women. So here we all were gathered around my new table in … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – Gift – December 24th – The Gift

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Michael

Christmas preparations had been going on all week. I was proud of the job we had done on the Christmas tree, festooned with colour and flashing lights. Underneath we had laid our gifts but there was one gift that caught … Continue reading →

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#WQWWC #3: Winter

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Michael

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”–Hal Borland The above quote is so true. Especially in my part of the world. No matter how harsh the season is there is always the thought that following winter, or in … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 61 – 21st December 2020 – Bringing On Christmas.

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Michael

It was that time of the year again. The kids were at me, the wife demanding, the pressure building, shopping to be done and it seemed everything and everyone was demanding something of me and my resolve was fading by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – 20th December –Letter to Santa

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Michael

Dear Santa, It’s me Tommy. Straight up I’ll admit to not being good all the time this year. It wasn’t my fault but more my sister Ally’s fault. So when you receive a letter from her please treat it with … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #110 – Crisp and Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion and I were out walking and looking up she saw the elf. “Well there’s someone with a axe to grind,” she remarked. “How so?” I asked. “They’ve crucified the elf.” Crisp had made it clear she … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – Badges – December 17th

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Michael

A man called Ted, bought a badge To give to his girl called Madge. The badge was a work of beauty All shiny, sparkly just like his little cutey. Madge was so impressed, She wore it every time she dressed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing prompt – 13th December – Confident: It was a sure thing.

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Michael

 There was every reason to believe it was nothing but a sure thing. Indications before the day led us to think it was merely a matter of going through the motions and victory would be ours. In fact, with the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #164 – After it was Over.

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michael

 When it happened, he felt a great sense of relief and an overwhelming sense of grief. Investing time and energy into something you believed in was taxing at the best of times. It had been many months of campaigning, handing … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – Fairies – 10th December – The Blueberry Bush

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Michael

It had been a particularly hot day. I spent most of it inside, the air-con blowing. In the afternoon I ventured out and that’s when I saw them. They were sitting along the back fence. Their backs to me,  facing … Continue reading →

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