Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver #13 – Heroes – Tiny Small

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Mandy Smith This week’s task: to weave a tale about a hero in your life. It can be a real life hero or an imaginary one. When I went to high school Tiny Small was a kid in … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #60, Still, May 12, 2015 – Keeping Your Head Above Water

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: -Vampire Zombie Keeping your head above water Is hard on Struggle Street. The kids are killing me What with food, health Forever one of them has a cold It’s always ‘I wanna I wanna…’ I am running and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-13-2015 – Being a Duck

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

It sucks being a duck. The thing about us ducks is we are birds of a feather that flock together. A good flock is what we all desire in life. I wish I could strut when I walk instead of … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 11th – 17th, 2015 – Stepping Out

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Arriving at the beach, she reflected on her life.” She was on her own now. Johnno was recently departed and was in the grave. She’d had a life of privilege and wealth. Private schools, a … Continue reading →

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Wordle #60 “May 11, 2015″ My Neighbour

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Screw Bristle Bombinate (to make a humming or buzzing noise) Ceramic Intricate Classic Slant Vellichor (the strange wistfulness of used bookstores) Tunnel Dire Impinge Corduroy ‘Oh screw you,’ she was heard to say as the ceramic plate … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #106 “Valuable Lessons from Mum”

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Michael

Today is Mother’s day in Australia. My mother died in 1983, such a long time ago and she was only a young woman by today’s standard. She was a stay home mum; every morning she would make breakfast, which was … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #5

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Michael

“Most men and women will grow up to love their servitude and will never dream of revolution.” —Brave New World by Aldous Huxley   It was a daily grind there was no doubt about it but it had always been … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 9/15 – My Sister

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster: at Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt is NAME My sister looked at me in disgust, which is a look I have come to expect from her. ‘We do have a name in this town,’ she stated. I … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale prompt May 8th 2015, The Shaman

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Michael

This weeks challenge was to: ‘Imagine you’re the apprentice of a shaman and he learns you all magical and mysterious skills. Write a short story or poem in which you describe how your shaman teaches you all the things he … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 12: It’s documentary, my dear Watson. – May Cook

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Michael

Police Report: May 4th 1926 The body of May Cook was discovered lying in long grass behind the butcher shop in the High Street. It would appear Miss Cook had been killed by a blow to her head. Newspaper Report: … Continue reading →

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