Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver prompt – Substance – Joey

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Sunday Skeleton – Lucas Grogan When Joey was born his dad looked at him and thought this boy is going to grow into a man of substance. He didn’t mean his son would become the Prime Minister, or a … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #10: Snow

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Michael

When the first snow arrived there was great excitement. Children rushed to the windows to watch in silence as the white flakes fluttered to the ground. Being from the northern climes my family saw the snow as a novelty. We … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#168 – The Blue was Sapphire

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: …the blue was sapphire…   ‘You are adult undertaking an adult orientated writing task so there is an expectation that you will conduct yourself appropriately.’ I received this comment and realised my writing was under scrutiny and … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – February 16th, 2015 – One Note

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Image: Barbara W Beacham Finish the story begins with: “Little did they know when the photographer took their picture that they would find themselves trapped in a painting.” It’s the most awful feeling. ‘There’s nowhere to go,’ said one. ‘There’s … Continue reading →

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Wordle #48 – February 16, 2015 – Kevin the Masticator.

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

This week’s fun words to play with: Altitude Plunge Leather Vision Justify Chime Combustible Masticate (chew) Straddle Trundle (to roll along, to travel in a wheeled vehicle) Alliance Crevice Kevin was an habitual masticator. His mother worried about him all … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Mothers

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Hi Mum I cleaned out the old cupboard today The one where stuff from over the years Has been had been dumped and forgotten. In an old Sunbeam iron box I found your sympathy cards Stored away but not forgotten … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #94 – We are all crazy – February 15, 2015 – Revelations

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Michael

It’s not everyday that you are invited to discuss your peculiarities. Now its important to note that in the limited space I have here to, in some cases, state my particular quirk or fetish, I shall summarise said situation so … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Corner #6 Story & Photography Prompt

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Michael

This week Justine has asked us to consider the story below and do one or both of the following: To take a photograph that to  you encompasses something about what you have just read, a depiction of a part or … Continue reading →

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Maro Reĝo (Fairy Tale) – February 13, 2015 – Useless

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Michael

Image: Hans Baldung. Study of a Unicorn, 1544. WikiArt. There’s a sea unicorn living in the creek behind my house. His name is Eustace. He keeps a very low profile as he is in hiding. From what I asked? Life … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 14/15 – Attach/ Attachment

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Michael

Today in Australia it is February 14 Valentines Day. This morning at the shops there was a huge Valentines Day display with flowers all highly priced but packaged appropriately for the occasion. I couldn’t help but notice one man who … Continue reading →

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