Author Archives: Michael

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 28

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I found this quite a challenge. Milestones are things we are expected to meet I think, like a baby’s first steps, first words that sort of thing. When we don’t meet those milestones, people worry about us. But when you … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Awkward [Creative Writing Prompt] – An Awkward Moment

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

When the time came, I never suspected it would be as awkward as I imagined. I was in a play, and in a scene with Gladys Jones when she forgot her lines. It was opening night. The theatre was packed. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 17 March 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

Our homophone sets this week are: auricle – external part of the ear oracle – seer and hoard – a great stash horde – a great many people whored – prostituted   My Aunty Oracle could look into the future and foretell the weirdest of … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Ahead #writephoto – Face Rock

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

After the long day’s trek we rounded the last bend in the track, and ahead we saw Face Rock sitting in greeting of our arrival. It was the source of so many stories, most about the magical qualities the rock … Continue reading →

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March 15: Flash Fiction Challenge – Carrot Cake

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Michael

March 16, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about carrot cake. It can be classic or unusual. Why is there cake? How does it feature in the story. Go where the prompt leads. At … Continue reading →

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100 Week Wednesday: Week 62 – Easy as Pie

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Annie Spratt Easy as pie he said. Its just meat and dough isn’t it? Hours later the pie, or what purported to be a pie was still in the pre-cook phase. The meat bit was ready. The pastry … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #163 – Aging – 15th March

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Michael

Image Google images – Labelled for re-use. I can’t stop it, as it grows heavier every day. They say it starts at birth but it’s more and more obvious the older I get. My bits don’t work as they used … Continue reading →

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In Other Words,spontaneous…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word spontaneous.  My sister being the spontaneous person she is, burst into song as we gathered round grandma’s grave. The solemn nature of the occasion shattered by her version of Grandma’s favourite … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #11 – The Kitten

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 1449286229de9o8 My friend from down the street often says she’d rather be a cat. The kitten appeared at my front door one morning and made as if it knew me and wanted to come in. Its big eyes, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #205 – The Birthday Party.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

It was a dismal day for a birthday The rain came down, the plans were soggy All thoughts of outdoor fun were running down the drain. The games to play, the gifts to unwrap The cake mum had made so … Continue reading →

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