Author Archives: Michael

Three Things Challenge, 10 August 2018

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: dolls, crackers, questionable Miss Teresa’s life lesson was somewhat questionable today. She came into class with a box full of Barbie dolls and proceeded to explain to us the facts of life. Considering our age, we were a … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words # 25 – A Life is Born

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/Myriams-Fotos-1627417/ I’ve been cooped up in this egg for as long as I can remember. You any idea how uncomfortable it is with your legs up behind your head, my feet aren’t exactly soft and luxurious, and several times … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Summer #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Michael

It rippled through the field like a breath of fresh air. Summer. At long last, the winter was over, and the warmth of the Spring and Summer would descend, and life would be its summery pleasant self. The creatures and … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words # 24 – Great Uncle Horatio

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/Comfreak-51581/ The painting of Great Uncle Horatio’s final voyage hung in Grandma’s hallway and was always a point of conversation if not controversy. Great Uncle Horatio had been a pirate. Not just a pirate in name but very much … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, vacation…

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

A change is as good as a holiday I announced one morning. But I want a vacation was her reply. Somewhere exotic? Somewhere fun and where I can look at the ocean. With me? Written for: https://patriciasplace.me/2018/08/08/in-other-words-vacation-2/  

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 83 – Decision

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Every sign pointed to places I wanted to visit but each one said it was a long way from where I was standing. We had reached that point on our trip where we had to make decisions about where to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #183 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Grartor

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Grimace Street was awash with excitement as it was that time of the year when Miss Marble held her grartor party. It was an event she held every two years, and this year it promised to be as good a … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 07 August 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: orange grove, bee, Jack Frost There was a bee in the classroom today, and Miss Teresa was in a panic thinking that if anyone was stung she’d have to deal with it and she hated dealing with any … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #225 – Kelsay’s Angel Wings

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: ezorenier @ deviantart Kelsay hated her angel wings. The damn things were such a nuisance. From an early age, she had been aware she a different kid to the other kids in her neighbourhood. Her mum was so proud … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #76 – The Secret Garden – 7 August 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Kat Myrman 2018 She said to follow her. It would be something I’d always remember. She reached out to hold my hand as we pushed through the last bushes. There was the garden, the seat she’d spoken of … Continue reading →

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