Author Archives: Michael

Writing Prompt #140 “Collage 14″ – Loveable.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Michael

She lived in a small room at the back of the Chemist An anonymous woman Who read a lot, cooked or rather baked Her goods in high demand. Saturdays she attended the market Set up her stall Laid out her … Continue reading →

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SoCS Jan. 2/16 – pause/paws

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

“pause/paws.”    I’m not a ‘paws’ person I have to say. I do try; don’t get me wrong I recently spent a week looking after my son’s house and his little dog. A small white fluffy dog called Ted who … Continue reading →

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Music Friday #23: “Neighborhood” by Space – My Neighbours

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loReEUwxemM   ‘Don’t go in there mister There’s witches in there.’ The old dark house set back on the hill Nestled in our neighbourhood Its dark walls and darkened doors Harboured old ladies Aging spinsters Reclusive and alone. One wondered … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #1- 2016 – New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 1st Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:   “Of all the places I thought I would end up on New Year’s Eve…”  I had planned a quiet night, as I was way past New Year’s … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 46: Creature Feature New Year – Kermit’s New Year Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Michael

Kermit lay in his bed. Another New Year’s Eve he thought. Another year home alone. In Muppetville there were rumours that Miss Piggy was being lured in to a promiscuous relationship with Floyd the drummer in the Muppet band. Kermit … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-29-2015 – Bert

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Michael

My Grandfather Bert was a collector. He had a thing for the works of man. No matter what it was if someone had bothered to create it and construct it Bert felt obliged to not only recognise it but also … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #93 December 29, 2015 – Miranda McFairywand

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Michael

Miranda McFairywand was always considered a plain Jane amongst the fairies at the bottom of the garden. They were a very perspicacious lot and gave Miranda a hard time as she grew up surrounded by elegance and beauty. She lived … Continue reading →

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Wordle #91“December 28, 2015” – Archie

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Rigid Turmeric Silt Entropy Tobacco Lymph (Anatomy, Physiology. a clear yellowish, slightly alkaline, coagulable fluid, containing white blood cells in a liquid resembling blood plasma,that is derived from the tissues of the body and conveyed to the bloodstream by … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #139 “The Magician” – The Dragon Trick

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mark Stavish   It is serious business Being a magician isn’t for the faint hearted. Once more my hand goes into the hat I feel around Nothing. Nothing! The bloody rabbit’s gotten out again. I sit down crestfallen No … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 26/15 – socks

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Michael

As fate or otherwise might have it yesterday was Christmas Day in the land to the far south. My son delighted in giving me a pair of socks with the statue of David on them. They are a pale blue … Continue reading →

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