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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #65 – Crisp Visits the Dead.

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Michael

My aged companion, Crisp, loved a good cemetery, or should I say any cemetery so long as it was old which in fact meant any place for the dead. On our holiday we came across many such places, to which … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #301 – The Open Air Dance Class

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Michael

Image: Lara Zankoul The class had gone well. The commitment and enthusiasm of the women was infectious. The expectation of a bumper concert this year was high in their minds. Even Belinda from Bulgum, co-ordination challenged, was putting in her … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #120 – The Rhetorical Question.

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Michael

The politician stood in front of his audience, delivered his address and then invited questions. The first question asked about his government’s response to the current domestic crisis. The politician listened to the question and gave himself a moment to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Limbo” – Lionel the Gatekeeper.

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Michael

When the angel Lionel went to work each day as the gatekeeper of Limbo, he treated it as one would any other job. There had not been many if any, applicants for the position and Lionel had accepted it, as … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #260 – Tremor – 30th January – And He Feels It.

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Michael

He wakes with the first light And he feels it. At breakfast, porridge and blueberries And he feels it. During his morning commute He feels it. At the office, head down bum up He feels it. During lunch, as he … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #64 – Crisp and the Sculpture.

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, stopped to observe the sculpture. “This reminds me of a joke my dad used to play with me. He’d hold his hand palm up with his fingers sticking up and say: ‘What do you call one … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #300 – ‘Right’ Places.

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Michael

Photo Credit – https://www.deviantart.com/aa-xxx/art/his-legacy-23483872 Cool That was the image she portrayed. A living cliché. She sought out every behaviour To enhance the image, she had of herself. Watched porn to learn to be a lover, Was devoted to fashion Copied … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Death” – A Conversation.

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Michael

Image: saurabhbot09bot Sad to hear about your Ron. Yes, it was all so sudden. Must have been a great shock. Oh, it was…….and then again it wasn’t. How so? Well just between you and me I was glad to see … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #259 – Temple – 23rd January – A Durry* or Two.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Michael

Temple felt the nudge to his ribs. It stirred him from a beautiful dream he was having involving Clare Campbell, the love of his imaginary life. He opened his eyes enough to see the hairy shins of Catchpole standing over … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #63 – Crisp and the Alpaca.

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Michael

My aged companion, Crisp, had suggested a farm visit to the Kemperton Family Fun Farm as something different for us to do. It was a lovely day, and the farm was set up for visitors. Crisp had a good time … Continue reading →

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