Author Archives: Michael

Saturday’s Mix–27 May 2017 – Counting my “Blessings”.

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Michael

When things went, pear shaped at home the park was my place of refuge. My favourite spot was at the far end of the pond and there I sat and looked at the water pondering my life, future and prospects. … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 27/17 – smell

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Michael

This week the word to explore is “smell”. Was that you? Was what me? That smell. No, it wasn’t and I resent the implication that every smell you detect has to be me. Well, it usually is. It is not. … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 26.05.17 – The Stenham House

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: The Stenham house was an ancient locked thing and nothing returned there except for crows.  There was an irony in the fact the house had been the site of several murders in the years before it was … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Acts Of Kindness

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Michael

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded that people are good and will help in times of need.

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May 25: Flash Fiction Challenge – Andy Longhorn

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Michael

May 25, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a that includes the word longhorn. You can go with any of its meanings or make it a name of a person or organization. Cheese or cattle, technology … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Derelict #writephoto – Mrs Savage

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael

The story was that Mrs Savage had lived in the old place and after her death it had been left to ruin. She had been married to Mr Savage, a railway fettler who was killed working on the train line … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #121 25.05.17: Reverse/Naughty Fairy Tales – Hilda-May’s Night Out.

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael

Image from The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munch. In a cloud of dust, smoke and other unmentionables the Fairy Godmother made her entrance. On the bed, twiddling her fingers was Hilda-May. As the dust, smoke and unmentionables dissipated, the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of May 23, 2017 – A Day at the Seaside

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Michael

Image: Louise at ‘The Storyteller’s Abode’. We had a lovely time at the seaside. Mum and dad, little brother Will and older sister Sarah. Mum and dad had packed a picnic. My brother, sister and I went to the water’s … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 20 – Queue*

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Michael

Photo By Bikurgurl The queue stretched further than we anticipated but as we stood at the end of the line we were immediately infused with the excitement of those ahead of us. We had all the band’s albums and had … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #3 – 23 May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michael

His last day was Thursday. He never liked Thursdays. Pension day was weirdo day. Odd people and odd kids. He prayed they stayed home. Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/05/22/twittering-tales-3-23-may-2017/

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