Author Archives: Michael

#SoCS Oct. 6/18 – Card

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

CARD He gave me a card but it wasn’t just any card. It was his card and being his card, it possessed no magical qualities of any sort. It sat limply in my hand waiting for me to initiate something … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 11

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/04/mr-marsden-part-9/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/05/mr-marsden-part-10/ “You have to stop doing that,” said Mr Marsden, a touch of irritation now in his voice. “Doing what?” asked Ayls. “Telling me what … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Faraway #writephoto – Randolph the Waterhog

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Michael

Faraway and some fathoms deep lived Randolph the Waterhog. Waterhogs are an elusive sea creature inhabiting the shoals on a good day and the depths when they are pissed off. Bravery is only exercised when in the shoals, the Waterhog … Continue reading →

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Pull Up A Seat Photo Challenge-Week 5

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

This chair above is what was known a bow-back chair. It came from my grandmother’s house, and over the years the seat gave way. I took it to be repaired and unbeknownst to me the business went out of business … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 10

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/04/mr-marsden-part-9/   “I can stop things, Mr Marsden,” said Ayls when they were half way through their first cup of tea. “How do you mean stop … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS – Family

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Your family dynamics growing up. I am the second child of four. My older brother is five years older than me, and for the most part growing up, I was his irritating little brother. At times I … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 57

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

They say it’s a virtue but at times a very testing one. At present, I am awaiting surgery on my left foot. I have a plantar fasciitis issue and require surgery, but I also have a commitment to assist in … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, harvest

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

Harvest It’s is true that you harvest what you sow. My Uncle Reg was a great backyard farmer with a veggie plot to be marvelled at. He could grow anything, knew his soil and knew where and when to plant. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #191 – The Race Against Time – 4th October – An Old Man’s Race

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

The old man knew the race was well and truly on. His days he knew were limited, that was reality, But still, he nurtured the belief that love would come his way. He didn’t know how, or when or with … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 9

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ Mr Marsden Part 8 Telling Ayls to go home was an easy task for Mr Marsden. He needed time to think about the skills Ayls had demonstrated. It … Continue reading →

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