Author Archives: Michael

First Line Friday -September 29th 2017 – Full Moon

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

 Image: Labelled for Re-use. I cannot rest when the moon is full, it’s wintery presence keeps me wakeful. I wrestle with this affliction each winter, and thankfully the full moon on its cycle only happens twice. By now I know when … Continue reading →

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My Son, the Artist

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

As many of you might know I have a son who is doing well in the artistic world. Today an article and interview with him were published. Below is a link, which I hope works, that tells you a little … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge  – Week 5 – Think

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

The reason there were no documents surrounding the previous strategies was fairly obvious. No one wanted to admit to failure and their own level of incompetence. The embarrassment they all felt when the academics penned ‘military intelligence’ as the newest … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Signs – #writephoto

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

The signs were all there but ignored by most except for Gus who sat in the front bar of the Stags Skull, his crazed eyes focused on something far away. Every so often he’d make a proclamation. “We’ll all be … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #139 – 28/9/17 – Rejection

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google Labelled for Re-use. It was three days of bliss and excitement. We spent every moment together as we knew from the first that we clicked, we connected. She was more beautiful than I imagined and I was loving … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #134 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 39 – A Night in the Museum

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Michael

Write about the night you accidentally spent in a museum.   Engrossed in the ancient Egypt section and with so much to read I overstayed. Doors were locked, no way out I wandered further. So much to see, in nooks … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 38 – Toilet Stop!

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Michael

Ever noticed how spies have a habit of following you at the most inopportune moments. I was on my way home, the boot loaded with the week’s groceries and in the rear-view mirror there they were. I call them Mutt … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, autumn…

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word autumn   We are standing knee deep in the leaves from the Liquid Amber. Over the weekend the autumn winds blew them every which way. It’s a pretty sight to everyone … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #182 – Life’s Balancing Act.

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Brooke Shaden Life had always been a balancing act It was how it was for her, So many considerations to be taken into account, How would the family react? How would her children already estranged Respond to her … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of September 26, 2017 – My Own Company

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Michael

Image: by shivamt25. I am not a coffee person haven’t been for well over twenty years. One day I realised I was drinking it for the sake of drinking it and it wasn’t agreeing with me, the enjoyment had gone … Continue reading →

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