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Envy: Vera Winston-Jones Part 5

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Vera met Mary at her front door sporting the biggest of grins. She took Mary in and invited her to sit in the sunroom while she made the tea. Mary carrying her mornings baking did … Continue reading →

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Envy: Mary Dowd: Part 5

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Mary woke the next morning feeling the best she had in a long time. Her mornings had been up until now a matter of facing up to another miserable day. Even though she was relieved … Continue reading →

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Senior Salon Roundup Post: April 30 – May 4, 2018

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Originally posted on EsmeSalon:
A roundup of posts left during April 30 – May 4, 2018. Linkup at the Senior Salon.  I will share a weekly roundup after the closure of each session of all posts and provide a pingback to…

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Thursday photo prompt: Ascent #writephoto

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

To the curious tourist is appeared a conventional ascending staircase. Hardly surprising when you considered it was what staircases do. The even more curious fact was, it didn’t come down. This may seem, but if you look carefully you’ll notice … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Tell me a tale about a defining moment in your life.   On third August 1983, I was preparing for my weekly squash game when the phone rang. It was my sister ringing to tell me my … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 35

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Michael

What does this quote inspire in you, or remind you of? It could be a personal situation like the crimes committed by a family member. It could be a political, business or corporate situation. It could be a social or … Continue reading →

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Envy: Vera Winston-Jones Part 4

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Vera returned home to find Ernest sitting at the breakfast bar, a coffee in one hand and a chocolate biscuit in the other. He had that supercilious look on his face, one Vera had grown … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – # 169 –Through The Portal

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Michael

When the boy visited his grandmother, she told him it wouldn’t be wise if he ventured too far from home. Being a curious boy, he went exploring and at the bottom of Grandmother’s garden he found a hole in the … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 69

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Michael

Off the coast from Perth in Western Australia is the island of Rottnest or Ratsnest. The name was given to it when sailors discovered way back in time. The island is home to a small marsupial called a quokka. To … Continue reading →

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Envy: Mary Dowd Part Four

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Mary stood at the door watching Vera disappear up the path and back to her house. It had been a far more enjoyable morning than Mary anticipated. Vera was not unlike herself. Once you stripped … Continue reading →

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