Author Archives: Michael

Twittering Tales #93 – The Phone – 17 July 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

Photo by MabelAmber at Pixabay.com The pink phone, do you see it? It’s a myth. Fake news. You pick it up and say, Kat it’s me! Hello? Kat? It’s her! Told ya. Kat can you answer a question? She said … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #222 – Life’s Swing

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

Life’s swing is so easily taken for granted.   The back swing is when you are: Expectant In anticipation Looking forwards   The down swing is when it’s all: Happening Excitement In the moment.   I know where I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Wordle #204 – Mr Perkins

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Breakable Sawbones ((n.) a surgeon or physician) Marsh Cry Wither Mortar Crouch Latex Gloves Preta (n.)) a wandering or disturbed ghost) Cellar Mournful Cauterize Mr Perkins was our town’s doctor though we referred to him more as … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 16 July 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: tower, tidal wave, shark Miss Teresa took us an excursion to the beach. For many of us, it was our first time. First, she took us up in the tower on top of the beach. From here we … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 15 July 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: great aunt, ant, plant My Great aunt Kath had a real green thumb, literally. It was from the many hours she spent in the garden. She had a way with plants and a great dislike of ants. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Reform”

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

In my experience in education most reform comes under the guise of educational outcomes, but in reality, from a political point of view, it’s more to do with economics than education. Its old adage of getting people to do more … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 45 – Climate Denial.

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

Climate change was happening despite all the naysayers and sceptics. The evidence was obvious down on the beachfront. Where once even at high tide there was a thin rim of sand along the waterfront to walk upon now the ocean … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 14 July 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: Superman, Batman, The Shadow One of the things, among many, that I loved about my teacher Miss Teresa was her ability to find ways to stimulate our minds. After lunch on Fridays was a time she called … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #63 – Crumble

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

Grandma made the best apple crumble. It was a part of my childhood and I remember so clearly the pie plate and the crumble cooling on the windowsill before we sat down to Sunday lunch. Grandma knew how to cook … Continue reading →

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July 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Good Fences

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

July 12, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a broken fence. You can mend it, leave it, or explain its place in a story. Go where the prompt leads. Cracked, dry, weathered, unloved … Continue reading →

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