Author Archives: Michael

Fifteen Foolproof Rules for Buying Man Gifts

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Michael

Originally posted on Nutsrok:
Rule #1: When in doubt – buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns 17 and he has yet to complain. As a man,…

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Knock, knock Writing Challenge Week #3 – Favourite Artist

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Write about your favourite painting. Why do you like it? What’s the story behind it, do you know? And why is it special to you? One of the things I have learned from age and experience is … Continue reading →

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Kreative Kue 41 – My Brother Marvin

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Michael

My brother Marvin was an habitual whinger. We had both agreed that neither of us was getting any younger and so this opportunity to tour Europe was one we both grasped with two hands. So when on the first day … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #77, Golden Hour, September 8, 2015 – Life Is…..

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

Life can seem like that at times That we are going no where. That day to day it’s a case of the doldrums. We can float through life with purpose Direction and focus Or we meander aimlessly From one support … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 09-08-2015 – Eternity

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

As they raced down the road she heard him screaming at her to slow down. The wind and rain mercilessly lashed the car, the windscreen wipers stopped beating in time and the road was a blur in front of them. … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Sept. 7th, 2015 – The Tower

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “As her mount shifted uneasily under her, she grasped the brim of her old felt Stetson, gazed upwards and remembered Jean Pierre.” It never seemed fair to her that he had spent all those years working … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday 1 – Spring

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Michael

The vision in front of me only wavers a second before I make focus and see what my heart has desired so long. It has taken an entire year to bring about this moment and here on this spring morning, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #77 “September 7, 2015” – Mary Louise

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Grope Hazel Skull Mutual Luminary (A celestial body, as the sun or moon. A person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others.) Leopard Potency Tatterdemalion (A person in tattered clothing; a shabby person.) … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #123 “NoEnd House Part 5″ – Carrion

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Michael

The walls within which I live Ooze a stench permeating my flesh. I am tarnished by the refuse dictating my life. No amount of incense will purge me. Carrion the result of years of lovelessness I couldn’t escape I was … Continue reading →

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SOC Sept 5/15 – Light

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Michael

The group of us gathered round and looked hard at the problem. All day there had been little light shone on the issue. And it was fair to say we had all contributed to the matter in own significant ways. … Continue reading →

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