Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver – #254 – Christmas Tales – 19/12. – Where was Bunder?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Michael

There was great concern because the elf had not turned up. The three boys were worried as the elf, called Bunder, usually came by their house and this year he had failed to turn up. Added to their misery was … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #58 – Crisp and Ancient Artifacts.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, had a thing for old things. She often remarked how much better I looked along-side some ancient church or artifact of indeterminate age. We were standing in Annie’s Archeological Museum ,and she scoffed at my suggestion … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #294 – Waiting at the Lights.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael

Image – Zulkarnain Ismail Santa had stated very clearly that he would not stand for any lateness this year. He sent out word of this to the elves and especially to the reindeer. Reindeer are notorious for being late and … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 8 – Adversity

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Michael

Adversity, It has the impetus to urge you on You find resilience you didn’t know you possessed. It happened when she fell in the street, Found her feet entangled in her friend’s coat Before she knew it She was down … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #57 – Crisp and ‘proper milk’.

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, curled her lip in such a way to tell me she was not happy. “Proper milk,” she said disdainfully, “Implies there must be improper milk, doesn’t it?” “Maybe it’s a marketing ploy to get you to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest – Part 3

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Michael

Part One can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ Part two can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/13/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest-part-2/ The two weeks passed rapidly and before anyone knew it the big night arrived. This was the first time the two castles had been pitted against … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest. Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Michael

Part one can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ The crones in residence at the Pointy Creek Road Castle were not happy. Augustus Flung had arrived home from the magic castle summit all enthusiastic for the competition to make the best magic … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest.

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Michael

There was spirited debate around the respective magical qualities of the two local castles. Both had been there a long time. The castle at the pointy end of Pointy Creek Road had a well-known majesty about it whereas the castle … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: #50

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Michael

Image : Postmans December Pexels 2019 He’d done it so many times, and this year for some reason it was harder than ever. The cold seemed to wrap around him, as insulated as he was he felt it inching through … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #293 – ‘Pepperonipizza’

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: – raventhird When the blog “pepperonipizza” appeared in my feed one day, I became immediately entranced. The writing was vibrant and refreshing. After several interactions I discovered, Pepper, as she wanted to be known, was a woman of some … Continue reading →

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