Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver – #277 – Reading – 28th May

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Michael

As Grandad aged it became obvious to us that his love of reading was beginning to fade. It wasn’t he grew sick of reading but rather his eyesight was not getting any better and he struggled to stay awake when … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #317 – Joan’s Grandad

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Michael

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com When Joan was little she knew she loved her Grandad. She also knew he loved her. He had a habit of showing up at her place carrying a shopping bag within which he hid something … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 31 -25 May 2020 – A Dark and Foggy Night.

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Michael

“There’s a light, over at the Frankenstein place” funny how I thought that as I trudged up the path towards the old house seeking help in the middle of the night. It sucks breaking down on a country road miles … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Painted #writephoto – Crossing the Bridge.

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Michael

Mum had always said not to go beyond the bridge. Walk anywhere we wanted but don’t cross the bridge. When we asked her why she’d say there were something’s better not known and certainly not explained. So we grew up … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Uncontrollable Nonsense”

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Michael

It all came as such a surprise when he was notified that he had won. What was remarkable was he couldn’t remember entering the contest. He looked it up. “Write your thoughts on the notion that most creative thought is … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #276 – Books -21st May

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Michael

He was surrounded by books of every type. Waiting patiently for him to finish one then select his next foray into escapism. That’s the beauty of books, there doesn’t seem to be any end of them, and each one the … Continue reading →

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #66 – Arthur Durgs.

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael

Each morning when Arthur Durgs rose from his bed, his first thought was what he might write about that day. He marvelled at the word processor he now possessed thanks to the generosity of his son Paul. Now that he … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #80 – Crisp’s School Days.

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael
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What do you see # 30 – 18 May 2020 – A Girl’s Space.

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Michael

It was a lot easier to stay behind the tree. They couldn’t see her there. She liked nothing better than sitting on the seat, looking out over the fields, taking in the birds who lived there and just on the … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Dance #writephoto – The School Dance

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Michael

I was reminded of the days of the old school dance. They were strictly supervised by Brother Kevin and Sister Mary. The dances brought together the two catholic schools, and for both boys and girls, it was not only a … Continue reading →

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