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Tale Weaver #102 – 12th January – The Winter Chill – Miss Marble’s Friend Cath

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Michael

Image © Winter Woolly: Used with Permission   There was one thing the residents of Grimace Street liked about the winter. There wasn’t one. While the rest of the town froze knee deep in ice and snow Grimace Street was … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #12 – 10 January 2017

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Michael

They met a man upon the bridge on their way to market. The dog growled, the girls screamed. The man giggled. Then they threw him in the drink. (140 characters)   Written for: https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2017/01/10/twittering-tales-12-10-january-2017/

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of January 10, 2017 – The Dinner Cruise

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Michael

Photo: Louise with The Storyteller’s Abode. A boat cruise along the town’s canals was the perfect way to end the day. We looked forward to the leisurely evening being fed and guided through this historic town. Another cruise was leaving … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #28 – “Childhood Experiences”

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

The theme this week  is “Childhood Experiences”   My aging neighbours are moving out. I’m standing in front of their house remembering the family who lived there when I was a kid. Its long ago now and my memory is clouded … Continue reading →

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Wordle #137 “January 9th, 2016” – Angelic Queasiness.

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Enact  Parapraxis (a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes.)  Scapegrace (a complete rogue or rascal; a habitually unscrupulous person; scamp.)  Meager  Spark  Day Mealy … Continue reading →

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SoCS and #JusJoJan Jan. 7/17- coat

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Michael

It wasn’t that he wore a coat of many colours but more he many coats of many colours. Each coat reflected a mood he was in. The blacks and greys were when he was in a sombre mood, attending weddings … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt: January 8th – SMS

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Michael

The challenge is to write a piece composed of text messages.   I waited all afternoon, it was blazing hot you said three o’clock I was there Where were you?   Traffic was hideous Caught and couldn’t get out Arrived … Continue reading →

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Saturday flash splash 07.01.17

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Michael

Prompt One: In 142 characters or less, write a piece of flash about this picture. We must stop meeting like this. But it’s out of the way. It is but we’re conspicuous. Your lilac hat and spotted pants. Gives me … Continue reading →

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January 5: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rattle

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

January 5, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rattling sound. It can be an intimidating sound of protest, a disorienting loud sound, a musical expression or a gentle baby’s toy. Go where … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #5: Bicycle 06.01.17 – Cyrus McGurk

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

When Mark and Pat renovated the family home, they discovered an old bicycle hidden under the porch. It wasn’t any sort of bike to write home about but Mark and Pat wondered about its history. In the attic they found … Continue reading →

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