Author Archives: Michael

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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Crimson’s Creative Challenge – #199 – Boat Parking

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Michael

There was a rumour going around that a killer tide was coming in. So everyone at the marina moved their boats to higher ground. No one knew what a killer tide actually was, but the rumour was laced with enough … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #429 – My Hope

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Michael

This is me some days, Not on the inside trying to get out But on the outside wanting to get in. It’s getting harder Opportunity is still a distant goal. Nature is having its say, Whether or not to fight … Continue reading →

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Truthful Tuesday – 2nd August

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Michael

Birth Control – Yes or No I was brought up in a Catholic family in a very Catholic world. We were taught that basically as Monty Python said, that every little sperm counts. However, when I was married and babies … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #425 – Tosca (the dog not the Opera).

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Michael

Tosca, the dog, not the opera, stood staunchly guarding her domain. Standing on the back veranda she surveyed her kingdom with a quiet reserve ready to strike at any moment should her world be invaded. Her owners were loving folk, … Continue reading →

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What Do You See #145 – 1st August – Barry

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Michael

His name was Barry and he lived not far from me in an old house that seemed to be sinking into the ground. He was for the most part a poor miserable soul. Any time you inquired as to his … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #194 – Time

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Michael

There’s the thing about time. It keeps on, you can’t replay the past. I find it irritating that it ticks away oblivious to how I feel and what effect it is having on me. It is the joke of the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #182 – Self-Isolation

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Michael

I’m locked inside at the moment. It’s called self-isolation as I have tested positive for Covid. Last week I was in Tasmania on a touring holiday with two friends. This week I’m holed up at home. It was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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