Author Archives: Michael

Wordle Prompt # 43 – 12 January 2015 – Scarecrow

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Michael

This weeks fun words: Padlock Glamour Ditch Perversity Fade Affinity Parallel Desticate (to squeak like a rat) Jagged Scarecrow Hungry Currant (a small seedless raisin) Scarecrow looked across the table at me. We hadn’t seen each other in twenty years … Continue reading →

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Pema Chödrön Quotes – Writing Prompt #89 – January 11, 2015 – The Abbot’s Chat

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Michael

Todays prompt is to use one of the quotes from Pema Chodron and use it as the basis for a piece of writing. I have chosen the following quote: “Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.”   The Abbot … Continue reading →

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SoCS January 10/15 – Opposite

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Badge by: Doobster @ Mindful Digressions Today’s prompt is the word ‘opposite’ I remember in the film ‘Oh God’ the late George Burns played God and he was asked why it was that if he was God and so all … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #42 – The Magic Tree Cafe

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Gwen Genalt woke early. It was Saturday morning and she knew Saturday’s were their busiest days. Already she could hear Gerry her husband hard at work down stairs getting ready for the day. Gwen and Gerry ran the Magic Tree … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 2: 8 January 2015 Not a Feather to My Name

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Peacock Show-off by Karsun Designs Photography Chewing gum again came the cry behind me. I turned to see Roz standing there hands on hips her beady eyes looking down her nose at me. Shoosh I say to her intimating … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New Clothes (Tale Weaver) – The Local Member

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Michael

The whole town was a buzz. He was coming. Today. We gathered in the town centre, a huge crowd, expectant, excited, as one we strain forward to catch a glimpse of their hero the community’s local member. I voted for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tryouts: Where Were You When?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Michael

News 24 is on An afternoons catch up on world events Becomes shattered There has been an incident at the game. A player has been struck This time it’s fatal. I watch A rearing ball Strike him in the neck. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#162 – Christmas Fairy

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Michael

This weeks prompt is: … As I put the decorations away I…   My first thought was that the decorations were not as I remembered them. In my hands I held tinsel and baubles I had never seen before, I … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – January 6th 2015 – Traveller

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Arthur Browne. Standing in the town square and I am exhausted. It’s been a long day. Up early with my partner urging to get up as there was so much to see and tomorrow is our last day. But … Continue reading →

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“Wave Machine*” Photo Challenge #42 – 6 January, 2015 – I Imagine

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Arno Rafael Minkkinen Sometimes I imagine your face An image that sets me alight. Those blue eyes Piercing my soul In understanding In love. I cherish that look That devotion. Don’t try and save me Just be there to … Continue reading →

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