Author Archives: Michael

What do you See? April/09/2019 – The New Universe.

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Michael

It all happened in a very orderly fashion, There was a flash, an announcement, Then it was all over. In every country, assembly points were organised Everyone was summoned to attend. Vast crowds gathered, rumours and speculation abounded. The poor … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge April 7 – Sharing Our Picnic

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Michael

Today’s sentence: “Now where did it go?” It was a beautiful day for a picnic, and we were set up beside the river enjoying each other’s company but also the view we had of the river below us. As always … Continue reading →

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Elemental Writing Challenge April 5

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Michael

Image by O12 from Pixabay This week the element is AIR Today the word is Electrifying. The storms that hit during the summer were frightening at times. I sat watching one as it approached and loved the sound of the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #81- As The Years Go By

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Michael

As we age, stuff has a bad habit of going wrong. We don’t move as quickly nor as agilely as we once did. Things hurt that didn’t hurt before. It’s as if there is a darkness descending upon us. Our … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #217 – Pensive – April 4th

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Michael

Pensive:  (adjective) engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought: a pensive mood. I saw him in the park, sitting by himself as the day dawned and the activity within the park started to warm up. At first, I didn’t pay him much attention, often … Continue reading →

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Elemental Writing Challenge April 3 – Mum’s Balloon Ride

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Michael

This week’s element is AIR Today’s word is CALM She was quite disgusted when she opened her gift from her brothers and discovered it was a balloon ride. “They obviously don’t know me and that I would never go up … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #21 – Morning Tea

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Michael

We were driving when Crisp, my aged travelling companion, leapt from her seat to urge me to stop. “Look,” she said, “over there, doesn’t that look like Bunyip Gully back home?” I agreed, and so we stopped which was a … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 115 – The Local Newspaper

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Michael

The town was old and the pace of life slow. Even more so for the local newspaper which still printed its weekly newspaper with the ads and commercials on the front page. Being there took you back in time to … Continue reading →

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Elemental Writing Challenge April 2 – Arnie’s Bottled Air.

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Michael

This week the element is AIR. Today the word is FREE. Arnie was short of a quid and so thought up a brilliant plan to make a quick dollar or two. He would bottle air and sell it for a … Continue reading →

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What do you See? April 2, 2019 – Out From Under The Bed

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Michael

“You should see this,” she called “No I’m right,” I replied. “Come on this is amazing,” she called once again. “No, I’m not interested, I’m watching the footy,” I stated trying to sound disinterested. “Oh for goodness sake get out … Continue reading →

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