Author Archives: Michael

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #26 – Battlements

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp was standing at the kitchen table, map spread out before her, pen in hand and was circling something which I assumed would be our day’s activity. “Battlements,” she announced, “three ks from here and on the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85 – A Woman of the Bush.

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

She was a woman of the bush Her home was among the tangle of vines Her wisdom sought after She could solve most things if you bothered to listen. She’d tell you to feel the connection Put an ear to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 222 – The Opportunities of Old Age – May 9th

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

Out the window, I could see the old couple heading off. Hand in hand, the man, holding an umbrella over his lady friend as the rain was beginning to fall. They made steady progress, as it was clear the man … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 120 – The Flower Show

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

Ten minutes into the flower show the kids had had enough. You could tell they had the attitude we’ve seen one and therefore seen them all. No amount of enthusiasm from mum made the slightest impact on them. They wanted … Continue reading →

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What do you See? May 7/2019 – Gran’s Day with Her Grandson.

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Michael

Play with me Gran My turn, No, not that way. Gran you gotta play right.   Chastised, Gran looks up from the floor where she had been holding her head while small grandson hides behind the lounge.   He calls … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #25 – To Be Young Again

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Michael

“I wish I was young again,” said my aged companion Crisp as we ate our lunch beside the road to Norfolk. Crisp had grown old gracefully and when I asked her what prompted that thought she looked over at the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #221 – Ritual – May 2nd

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Michael

Max peeped out his front door to discover the world outside was still functioning, and he felt reassured by this. Most days Max resolved to venture out as he had convinced himself that if the world was going around, he … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Photo Challenge – Technology

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Michael

We play together, Tech and I Like kids in a sandpit Sharing, caring, taking our turns Never a cross word UNTIL One decides it has had enough, Usually, Tech gives up the ghost Wants a time out Says to reboot, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #261 – The Knight’s Quest

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Pixlr.com The cry was heard from across the valley Soft and a long way off So when the indifferent heard it They looked and shrugging and went back to their hoeing. The curious looked up, whispered to each … Continue reading →

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Prompts – April 29 – Lunchtime.

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Michael

Image: Follower of John Singer Sargent (American, 1856 – 1925 ), Resting, c. 1880-1890, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection 2010.93.1 It had been another hot day, and I was sick of the heat, and so … Continue reading →

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