Author Archives: Michael

Wordle #189 – Helminth the Parasitic Worm

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Malice Gangly Find Misery Hardhearted Lens Imperative Orbit Inchoate (adj.)) Not yet fully developed, rudimentary, lacking order Helminth (n.)) a worm especially a parasitic worm Mask Glide Helminth the parasitic worm looked about. It was such a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “The Tides” – Clara

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Michael

When Clara studied the Tides, she decided she was obviously an Indigo. Her decision was based solely on her liking indigo as a colour more than what it represented. She liked to think she was calm and influential, an upstanding … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 29 – The Philosophically Challenged

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Michael

Feel free to write whatever comes to mind. (And I did!!) The annual meeting of the philosophically challenged met to hear the eminent professor, Louis V Socratrees. His visit and expected lecture on the virtues of the placement of ceilings … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #47 – Vibrant

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Michael

When I awoke, I was immediately stunned by the landscape around me. Everywhere, were the brightest colours, each plant and tree was aglow with vibrancy. My first thought was that I was dead and this was heaven. Then again the … Continue reading →

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March 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – Follow Your Dreams

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Michael

March 22, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the theme “follow your dreams.” Bonus points for throwing a badge into the tale. Go where the prompt leads.   From an early age, he … Continue reading →

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Music Challenge #24: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – “Speak To A Girl” #amwriting #musicchallenge #MLMM

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Michael

How would you have me speak to you? When I have angered you? When you criticise me? When you complain of a lack of affection?   Do you expect I will grin and bear it? When you harangue me over … Continue reading →

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#SoCS March 24/18 – picture

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

My friend Edvard had invited me over to see his latest art works and to ask for my help. He was a struggling artist, but most people thought he showed promise. He asked me if I would pose for him. … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: A New Place [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

We drove over the final hill and looked down a steep valley towards a cluster of houses that were to make up our place of residence for the next eight years. This was our first placement as teachers and our … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Carved #writephoto – The Shirkers

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

When the battle ended, the shirkers were gathered before the victorious commander. These were the men who had run, hidden or found something else to do as the battle raged. As punishment, they were led in chains to the boulder … Continue reading →

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100 Week Wednesday: Week 63 – Rona Raspberries.

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Cathal Mac an Bheatha The Sunday market was in full swing, and Rona Raspberries had her stall all set up like a vegetarian installation. Everything she grew was big. This week she had ventured into the seemingly ridiculous … Continue reading →

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