Author Archives: Michael

Scrambled Eggs 4 – The Choc Shop Cafe

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Michael

It was a Tuesday, and on Tuesday Tic liked to sleep in. He awoke and found Pon already up. He could hear her rummaging in the kitchen fussing over her breakfast. She liked her breakfast early. She’d argued with him, … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge – 325 – When My Mind Spins.

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Michael

It was happening more and more. My mind spun, I had to stop, take my bearings. Focusing on a definite object was challenging I knew what I wanted but it kept fading away. Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece … Continue reading →

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Door Ajar – The Unicorn Challenge

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Michael

The odd thing was the door was slightly ajar. I was used to seeing it locked tight. It was one of those things where I never saw anyone going either in or out. Speculation was rife that there had once … Continue reading →

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The Search for Perfection – Scrambled Eggs 3

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Michael

Pon had discovered that Tic was basically an uneducated and uncultured boy from the bush and saw it as her life’s ambition to ‘educate” him with cultural experiences. What could be better than a good healthy dose of Shakespeare’s ‘A … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #282

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Michael

What a disappointment, the ferry was closed, the crude barricade up, there was nothing to do but turn around and take the long way. We took a photo, looked across the water and thought, so close and yet so far. … Continue reading →

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The Search for Perfection – Scrambled Eggs 2

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Michael

Tic awoke to the sound of Pon rummaging in the bedroom. It was still dark, and early morning. She was alerted by his stirring and told him not to get up as she was getting herself organised for the swim, … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Eggs – The Search for Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Michael

Pon settled herself into the metal seat alongside Tic and took up the menu before putting it down as she had decided what they were having. They liked the Café Mort Street, it was homely, the staff polite and was … Continue reading →

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Preparing for My End

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Michael

Hi Jim, I was intrigued by your post as I too have been giving consideration to what happens to me when I die. My daughter has “power of attorney” which will allow her to decide what is to become of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #293 – In the Mirror.

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Michael

Mirror, toss/tossing, troubled, clock, dawn, after, willing, unceasing, stairs, brow, turning, creaking I tossed a casual glance at the mirror. I was troubled. I found it troubling. The clock behind me reminded me that time moves on The dawn will … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #200 – Carson’s Pond

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Michael

The stories about Carson’s Pond had been around for years. It was stinky, dangerous and harboured evil creatures that if they caught you would eat out your eyes. It was all part of the myth of the pond. Crazy Colin … Continue reading →

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