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SERENDIPITOUS PHOTO STORY PROMPT – 2015 #4 – ON MEDICAL ADVICE

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Michael

Beep! Beeeeeep! Beeeeeeeeeeeep! Oh for goodness sake get on with it. I’m only here because medical advice suggested it would be a good idea. ‘In order for you to continue breathing Jane we need to do this procedure. It is … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-06-2015 – Sightseers.

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

Jose had had just about enough. Damn those American tourists and all their whinging. Their collective ignorance astounded him. Did they know this was a one-paddle vessel? His loud and obnoxious passengers had thrown him a hundred dollar note saying … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #59, Shadow, May 05, 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

You think its him? Indistinguishable. He said he would come? Definitely. But you believe? Always. True to his word? (Nods). A fog rolls in, blankets emerge For the mist brings a cold. You wrap yourself tight For not even the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #11: Bedtime Stories for Grown Up Children – Lucy

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

When Lucy was a small child she liked nothing more than to curl up in her Grandad’s lap and listen to his stories. It became a ritual they went through each time Lucy visited. Now Lucy was a teenager Grandad … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 4th, 2015 – Life Sucks

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “After losing her head, she realized that the rest of her body was falling apart!” Life was cruel she thought. The restraints had weathered and scarred her wrists from the action of the metal. They … Continue reading →

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Wordle #59 “May 4, 2015″ Jetlagged

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Monarch Dance Fragrant Orange Culpable (blameworthy) Tantalize Oblivion Garden Extremity Phosphenes (a luminous image produced by mechanical stimulation of the retina, as by pressure applied to the eyeball by the finger when the lid is closed.) Pinch Supine … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 4-15-2015 – Sleeping Giant Island

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Michael

There was something alluring if not bordering on stupidity as we approached Sleeping Giant Island. As our dingy slipped across the shimmering water towards the island there was an air of excitement growing among the assembled passengers. Only Oscar the … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – April 13th, 2015 – Great Uncle Henry

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “The neighbors were not happy about my choice of yard art.” Then again they were never happy about most things like trimming my edges and pruning the roses. But it was the erection of the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #56 “April 13, 2015″ Uncle Harvey

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Yellow Scene Dysphemism (the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for amore neutral one.) Seven Crocus Worm Hello Damp Emollient (having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance;soothing, especially to the skin) … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #102 “Hamartia” – Travis

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Michael

Hamartia literally means tragic flaw. In stories this flaw often leads to the heroes downfall. We all have traits that complicate our lives, traits that put us in the line of oncoming traffic, traits that lock us into a futile … Continue reading →

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