Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #166 – A Mother’s Sorrow

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michael

Image: Copyright NEKNEERAJ She’d agreed to take the children home for after some hours at the hospital they were tired and bored and starting to act up. She left her son and her daughter’s family there huddled around her bed, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #156 – Warren Oscitates Once Too Often

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Tough Collapse Syncretism (n. the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles,practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion..) Uncanny  Catch Strand Barrel Tendency Reform Warren Vertebra Oscitant ((adj.) yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping. drowsy or inattentive. dull, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt Sunday, May 21st – Peculiar – A Trip to Celadon

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Michael

celadon: pale green; pale green glazed pottery It was Manzy’s idea to go out. It was a Sunday and she was feeling particularly green she said. I hated it when she went all green. Nothing ever seemed right and all … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Mix–20 May 2017 – The Epic Simile

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Michael

On one of my rare forays into a bar, I had met the woman who was to play such a role in my life. She’d pursued me from the bar and our interaction for the rest of the evening had … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 20/17 – All or Nothing

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michael

“I have been absent so today is an all or nothing exercise. Can I put a logical word or two down, can you forgive me for my tardiness?” The letter was written in his rough handwriting, the sort that suggested … Continue reading →

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May 18: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wisdom

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michael

May 18, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a wise story. It can be about wisdom, expressing wisdom or advice for turning 50! It can be a wise-cracking story, too. Go where wisdom leads you.   … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #4: Lady Antebellum – “You Look Good” #musicprompt

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWsAUqdtwjM The bar was crowded and I felt like a fish out of water. Bars weren’t the places I frequented. It had been a particularly tough day and my colleague had suggested that to unwind I go to the bar … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Inside-out #writephoto – Feet Up

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Michael

He hated it when it rained. Not only was it cold but the water would invariably leak through the old window seals and drip into his cell. It meant moving everything to one side of the room. Once the downpour … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver No 120 18/5/17 – Make Sense of Nonsense – Flamhsures

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Michael

I arrived early thinking I would be early but no there was a crowd already. Eager, expectant with their beady eyes trained on me. Flamhsures as a community tradition. Held each June, the first day of winter in my part … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 19 – The Meeting.

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Michael

Photo By William Stitt She came dressed for a date she was sure would lead to new and exciting things. She was keen to make the right impression. There was no disguising she fancied the boy in question. They had … Continue reading →

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