Author Archives: Michael

Writing Prompt #93 – Goya* – Hard Work and Prayer

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michael

My Grandfather was a remote type of man. It was not often he was willing to discuss anything with me despite my constant pestering. He told me one tale that has always fascinated me. When he was a small boy … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” February – This is Us

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michael

Dawn is breaking The morning light seeps through the gloom Illuminating the place we are in. I look at you, Asleep in my bed. I listen to your breathing Watch your face, your eyes aflutter in dreams. Are you in … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 7/15 – Love/Hate

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is: Opposites in emotion combined with Bee’s great ‘Love is da Blog’ prompt for February. I have a love /hate relationship with food. I love to eat but I hate what it does to me. Somewhere you’d … Continue reading →

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Troll Tall Tales (Fairy Tale) – Around the Fire

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Michael

The three trolls Grud, Nud and Harold sat around the fire watching the flames. It had been a tiring day. Outside it was forty below and the three had found the ideal place to settle down for the immediate future. … Continue reading →

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Masque (Tale Weaver Prompt)

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Michael

Serge? Hildy? Oh Serge but you are very handsome tonight. Thank you Hildy, as do you. You think of me as handsome Serge? Of course. Women, Serge are meant to be beautiful, pretty, radiant. Men like you Serge are handsome. … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Be Opinionated

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Michael

I’m pleased you’re home early Come here my love Have I got something for you. We fit so well together It might be chemistry But you know I’m good; Talk about longer lasting sex baby. I’m bigger, better With stamina … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” ~ Do What You Love

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Michael

Five thirty, still dark First light is another thirty minutes. Then it’s out the door. My morning walk I love this time of day I love what the walk does for me. It’s down the street, Past the houses of … Continue reading →

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How Harper Lee Saved Me

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Michael

Originally posted on Exile on Pain Street:
Several people have pinged me about the announcement of Harper Lee’s new novel. It’s based on a recently-discovered manuscript that she wrote in mid-50’s and takes place 20 years after To Kill A Mockingbird.…

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#166

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt: … checking in proved to be…   I arrived at the airport which was its usual busy self. Crowds in the departure area said to me it would be a slow check in. But all I could … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #8: The Crystal Bowl – Nanna

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Michael

Nanna had a whole bunch of precious things. Premier among them was the crystal bowl which when hit by the right light would appear as gold. She was always coy about where it had come from and it sat high … Continue reading →

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