Monthly Archives: December 2021

#writephoto – The Retreat – Meditation By The Pond

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Michael

The retreat was nestled in off the highway and surrounded by luxurious gardens all meticulously manicured. This was to be a silent retreat, a time for me to meditate and try to come to some understanding of myself. Not to … Continue reading →

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Eugi”s Causerie Weekly Prompt – Promises

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Michael

It’s no good making them if you never keep them, It’s like going in circles, treading water and all that. But we always make New Year promises, And everybody knows we’ve forgotten them by next week. It’s some sort of … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #164 – Crisp Looks To The New Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Michael

My aged companion, Crisp, was staring into the light of day. She did a lot of that lately. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m looking into the future. It’s a bit hazy but if I squint I can make … Continue reading →

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What Do You See #144 – December 27th – Around Simmo’s Pond.

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Michael

It was Christmas and it was stinking hot. Everyone had sweat oozing out of every pore. It had been a tough year, everyone was worn out. Even so, we gathered in memory of Simmo. He’d have been embarrassed knowing he … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 23/12/21 – Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Michael

A Tale of Holidays When I was so much young, much younger than today our holidays were a trip to my father’s family home. It was about a three-hour road trip and our car was always packed in fact it … Continue reading →

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#writephoto – Toybox – Once Upon a Time I Built One

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Michael

There came a time when the kids were getting bigger that it was decided we needed a toy box and it needed to be a size that would house all their toys, of which they had many. As we lived … Continue reading →

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Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Jubilant – December 23.

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Michael

She had that look, I’d seen before, Oh no, here we go again. The unwrapping, the discarding of paper It took so long to painstakingly wrap, Thrown to the floor as if it was nothing. My spirits dropped, I anticipated … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #163 – Christmas with Crisp

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Michael

“Is that the best you could do?” asked Crisp as I sat back pleased with my efforts. I could tell right from the outset that this Christmas was going to be challenging. “I think it’s perfect,” I replied. “Huh, when … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge – Christmas with Mary Lomax

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Michael

Mrs Mary Lomax had a house with a tree growing through it. Which meant at Christmas she had plenty of opportunity to hang her decorations and create some fascinating light shows. It wasn’t everyone who could do what she did … Continue reading →

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#Writephoto – Snowy Peaks – The Night After Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Michael

It was the night after Christmas and all through the house was the sound of contented sleep. Well mostly. With full bellies, satisfied and exhausted children slept dreaming of the fun to come the next day when their parents would … Continue reading →

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