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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 23 December 2017

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

The homophone sets are: presence – the state of being present presents – gifts and holy – with religious significance holey – perforated, with holes wholly – fully, completely   The Reverend Father surveyed his Christmas midnight Mass congregation and considered the presence of … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Dec. 23/17 – yule/you’ll/Yul

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

Moyra pushed the pram down the street past the shops all displaying their respective yuletide decorations. In the pram slept her two young babies, a year or so apart but fulltime work and she was sleep deprived and irrational, and … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 18

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Michael

There was never a defining moment apart from the feeling that it was the end and that things had to change. Like so much in life it was easier to think it than do it. To leave a marriage after … Continue reading →

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Dec. 21: Flash Fiction Contest – Giving Hope.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

December 21, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include white flowers in your story. This is a repeat prompt, but one that has an ability to be emotive. Humor, drama, irony — go wherever the white flowers … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

We were ever so glad when the thaw arrived. It was the start of December and Christmas loomed high on the horizon. It was, of course, the result of climate change, but the deniers continued to espouse their theories that … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #146 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 51

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Michael

Write about the night you spent in a cemetery.  It was an opportunity to visit with my great-grandparents who were pleased I could stop by. Grandfather was keen to know what changes I had made to his house even though … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #151 – 21st December – Christmas Edition – An Act of Kindness

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Michael

Image: Labelled for re-use. This week we are asked to weave a tale about an Act of Kindness Angus McScroogerton didn’t like Christmas. It was always busy at the shops, which forced him to go earlier than he liked and … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 50 – Santa’s Visit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Michael

Photo by Brooke Lark Santa liked visiting the Hewitt’s as there was a grand selection of food and he enjoyed tasting everything. One year there was a sack missing and he wondered why. He felt a sharp tug on his … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, wrapping…

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word wrapping. Each present was wrapped as more a work of art than a gift. The children gathered in front of the tree looking earnestly at the tags for their names. Their … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #63 – 19 December 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Michael

Image: Kat Myrman Its become a ritual each night to light the candle in the hope you find your way home. I miss you but cling to the dream you’ll come back. I know you are out there and we … Continue reading →

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