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Preparing for My End

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Michael

Hi Jim, I was intrigued by your post as I too have been giving consideration to what happens to me when I die. My daughter has “power of attorney” which will allow her to decide what is to become of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #293 – In the Mirror.

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Michael

Mirror, toss/tossing, troubled, clock, dawn, after, willing, unceasing, stairs, brow, turning, creaking I tossed a casual glance at the mirror. I was troubled. I found it troubling. The clock behind me reminded me that time moves on The dawn will … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #200 – Carson’s Pond

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Michael

The stories about Carson’s Pond had been around for years. It was stinky, dangerous and harboured evil creatures that if they caught you would eat out your eyes. It was all part of the myth of the pond. Crazy Colin … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #194 – Time

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Michael

There’s the thing about time. It keeps on, you can’t replay the past. I find it irritating that it ticks away oblivious to how I feel and what effect it is having on me. It is the joke of the … Continue reading →

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Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Jubilant – December 23.

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Michael

She had that look, I’d seen before, Oh no, here we go again. The unwrapping, the discarding of paper It took so long to painstakingly wrap, Thrown to the floor as if it was nothing. My spirits dropped, I anticipated … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #163 – Christmas with Crisp

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Michael

“Is that the best you could do?” asked Crisp as I sat back pleased with my efforts. I could tell right from the outset that this Christmas was going to be challenging. “I think it’s perfect,” I replied. “Huh, when … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge – Christmas with Mary Lomax

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Michael

Mrs Mary Lomax had a house with a tree growing through it. Which meant at Christmas she had plenty of opportunity to hang her decorations and create some fascinating light shows. It wasn’t everyone who could do what she did … Continue reading →

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#Writephoto – Snowy Peaks – The Night After Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Michael

It was the night after Christmas and all through the house was the sound of contented sleep. Well mostly. With full bellies, satisfied and exhausted children slept dreaming of the fun to come the next day when their parents would … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #162 – The Orange Throated Belly Warbler

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Michael

Do you see it? No! Where? In the thicket. An Orange Throated Belly Warbler. No! It can’t be. I’m sure it is. But they are as rare as hen’s teeth. I’ve never been so sure of anything. I’m telling you … Continue reading →

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#Writephoto – Shopping

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Michael

Off I go list in hand, I’ve checked it twice, underlined the really important items and still I know there is something I have forgotten. That’s how it is. You get into the shop and there is so much that … Continue reading →

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