Author Archives: Michael

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #19 – Crisp’s Odd Sense of Humour.

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Michael

We were told that a visit to High Noon Lane could be problematic. There were rumours about the lane to suggest it could be dangerous. My aged companion Crisp was determined that on our holiday we’d make every day an … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 113 – Watching

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Michael

“I miss her dad,” said my daughter as we sat and looked at the spot where her mother was last seen. Her mother was an adventurous woman, and my daughter looked up to her as her role model and her … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge #17 – When a Mate Comes To The Rescue.

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Michael

Today’s prompt: “Did you check the date before you used it?’ It was when he emerged from the toilet for the fourth time and looked purpler than he had on his last exit we began to question the cause of … Continue reading →

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What do you See? March 19/2019 – The Grass Is Greener.

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: Pixabay I couldn’t believe it, but it was true. The grass was greener on the other side. I glanced back at where I had come from The twisted path I had trodden to this point The precarious and treacherous … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #255 – The View.

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: © NEKNEERAJ, 2019 When I had foot surgery, I was confined to home for a few weeks. I’d sit and look out the window and take in the view, and all that was going on beyond. I was reminded … Continue reading →

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #5 – Sleep Study

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Michael

My wife of many years was constantly nudging me in the ribs while we slept complaining that my snoring kept her awake. One day she was reading the paper and came across a story about a man who like me … Continue reading →

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Wordle #125 – Tiffany in the Bar

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Anfractuous (adj) characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous) Stretch Bar Wine (it can be any type of alcohol really) Sashay Tipsy Shiggles (abbreviation for shits and giggles: feel free to add your own slang terms and abbreviations) Dance Charming Playful Twilight Customary … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Peace of Mind” – My Place.

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Michael

For this prompt I want you to recall a place, object, or being that brings you peace of mind. There’s a place just in my backyard where I go for peace of mind. It’s a spot at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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The Christchurch Shooting

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Michael

In light of the shocking incident in Christchurch yesterday I thought the below image summed up not only the feelings of all New Zealanders but how the world feels in light of this atrocity. I saw this image as well … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Sign #writephoto – Witch’s Way

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Michael

Which way to Witch’s Way was a running joke among us as we at last found the sign pointing towards Witch’s Way. The sign was such a curiosity we couldn’t help but photograph it and then speculate as to how … Continue reading →

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