Author Archives: Michael

100 Word Wednesday: Week 125 – The Big Smoke

Posted on June 20, 2019

Dad said the big smoke was about tall buildings, lights and lots of people and cars. He was right. I felt overwhelmed. I wanted to get back to our hotel and hide. The noise was deafening, I could hardly hear … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #228 – Cooking – 20th June

Posted on June 20, 2019

I never quite believed cooking could be fun and enjoyable until I heard the story of another blog friend about cooking at her place and her kids all sitting around helping and chatting about one thing and another. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #32 – The Crypt

Posted on June 20, 2019

Crisp my aged companion was browsing through a handful of brochures when she uttered a rare exclamation of delight. The crypt of the famous author, Arthur Snurd, was just a few ks away from us. The number 28 bus took … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #268 – Alice Munns

Posted on June 19, 2019

Alice Munns is up early, She’s out in her garden Tending to the many plants, she fosters. Each is known to her, She chats away to them Encouraging, singing at times. Alice Munns is proud of her garden Her blooms … Continue reading →

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Finish the Story — The Locomotive Part Three

Posted on June 17, 2019

  Teresa’s bit: Every summer since Charlie turned six was spent on Grandpa’s Iowa farm. Charlie loved to run through the fields chasing butterflies and spent his nights laying on the cool grass, watching the fireflies and Milky Way. Life … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Mr Allsopp’s Home Delivery Service.

Posted on June 16, 2019

Mr Allsopp was driving to his next delivery location thinking how the traffic had gotten worse over the years. He didn’t like being late as that disappointed his clients who never seemed to enjoy waiting, which he thought odd as … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #227 – Wedding – 13th June – The New Mr and Mrs.

Posted on June 13, 2019

The excitement of the day was building to an anticipated crescendo as the hour approached. After months of preparation and every feature of the wedding taken care of with the same diligence as you’d use a fine-toothed comb. Dresses had … Continue reading →

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