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Wordle #165 – The Offal was what undid him.

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Shine  Clip  Abash (v)) to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert;make ashamed or embarrassed) Read Salvage Celadon (n.)) a pale grey-green, any of several Chinese porcelains having a translucent, pale green glaze..) Permeate Sag Nervous Vacant Offal … Continue reading →

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Mundane Monday Challenge #119 : Learn Photography

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Michael

My father and brother were both builders and so I have inherited a builders yard. Some things remain like this old cement mixer, its cover over the years subject to the whims of nature, mainly the wind. Taken for: https://trablogger.com/mundane-monday-challenge-119-learn-photography/

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Manic Monday #3 Challenge – Kicks

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Michael

This week’s challenge is based on: Paul Revere and the Raiders “Kicks,” released in 1966 as a single. When she asked him why he had done it his reply shocked her. “Just for kicks.” She was immediately concerned because up … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt: Fly like a Falcon

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Michael

You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit. Oscar Wilde. She looked at him with an air of disdain and reminded him of what she represented. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #12 – Indecision

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Write a story in no more than 300 words that begins at a crossroads. I arrived at the crossroads some twenty minutes earlier than expected. I wanted to be early. I wanted time to think before he … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Mix–22 July 2017 – Mabel

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad The challenge today is to write a story or poem using the point of view of an animal.  My name is Mabel and I’m a black Angus grazing in the back paddock for Farmer Mudd. It’s a … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -July 21st 2017 – The Hunger

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Below the city’s cobblestones, it shifted, restless and hungry. It had been a while, and it hated having to hide away from the public glare. The last time it had not ended well. There was little … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Mask #writephoto – The BBQ

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

Cyril Rum was different to all of the people on Bush Street. Cyril was an angel. An angel on sabbatical as fate would have it who wore his human mask so well no one knew his true identity. That was … Continue reading →

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July 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Herb’s Pie.

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

July 20, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that features a pie. You can make it any kind of pie, focus on filling or crust, or tell us about the pie-maker. How does pie … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #129: Around The House 20.07.17 – Woody’s Story

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad This week’s task: Weave a tale from the perspective of an object, say something around your house, or within the broader world. The name’s Woody. I’m a wooden spoon in Lucky’s utensil drawer. You know the one … Continue reading →

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