Author Archives: Michael

Bonus Wordle “Letter J” – The Holiday Journey

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Jealous Junk Jettison Jaded (since we used this word last time you can alternately use Jumble Jollification (n)). merry making) Jeopardize Jackassery Joint Jittery Jostle Journey Joyride The holiday had been a journey to remember. Not always … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Glade of Infinite Nothings” – The Darkness

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Michael

The door closed and the darkness swallowed me. I was given a moment before being locked in to take in my surroundings. A bare cell, a bed, washbasin and toilet. It had taken a lot of courage for me to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #71 – Getting it Right

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

We spend most of our lives thinking we need to get it right. Often it leads to many anxious moments especially when you realise we’ve basically stuffed something up. Some people stress over not getting it right believing they are … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Snowfall #writephoto – The Summer Man

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

The Summer Man, as we knew him shivered under his cardboard shelter as the snow fell along with the temperature. It was clear he disliked the winter, he told us often enough. He refused to move into warmer places vowing … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – January 24th – Once Upon a Time… The Annual Ball

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

Once upon a time in a far off place, called Godforsayken, just to the west of All Hope and a little south of Lost Hope, lived a small man in a small house with his small family. He had two … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #248 – Child’s Play

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Levent Erden Rose is playing with her dolls She spies a witch upon her wall. She calls to her Gran, “Gran come quick, there’s a witch upon the wall. “What shall I do?” Gran says, “Quick, get the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #11 – Farmer Bob.

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Michael

Farmer Bob loved his lambs and his sheep. His attachment to them was troubling, as they existed for only several purposes. The wool on their backs and the meat on their bones. It was always an annual dilemma for Farmer … Continue reading →

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What do you See? January 22/2019 – Seasons

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Michael

When we were kids growing up in winter We craved the warmth of summer. In the summer on blazing hot days We craved the cold of winter. There’d be days when you wondered If the heat would let up, If … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #120 – 22 January 2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Michael

Photo by Juan Pablo at Pexels.com She travelled expectant he would show. Giddy with anticipation She looked for the pink cravat, his telltale sign. She remembered their correspondence, his wit and funny idiosyncrasies. Around her people came and went. Along … Continue reading →

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Response – JSW Prompt 1-14-2019 – Inside the Circle.

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Michael

It was a place in Jenny’s backyard where we thought it was possible magic could occur. There were initials carved in one part: KL Loves MT. These were Jenny’s parents who must have loved each other once but were now … Continue reading →

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