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#WQWWC #3: Winter

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Michael

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”–Hal Borland The above quote is so true. Especially in my part of the world. No matter how harsh the season is there is always the thought that following winter, or in … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 61 – 21st December 2020 – Bringing On Christmas.

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Michael

It was that time of the year again. The kids were at me, the wife demanding, the pressure building, shopping to be done and it seemed everything and everyone was demanding something of me and my resolve was fading by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – 20th December –Letter to Santa

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Michael

Dear Santa, It’s me Tommy. Straight up I’ll admit to not being good all the time this year. It wasn’t my fault but more my sister Ally’s fault. So when you receive a letter from her please treat it with … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 58- 30th November 2020 – An Afternoon in the Pool.

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Michael

It had been a particularly hot day and we were glad to reach the hotel. More pleasing was the fact the hotel had a pool and soon our kids were down there cooling off. Our eldest daughter, aged four at … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #302 – Beginnings – November 19th – Stuck in a Rut.

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Michael

I had been a rut for far too long, and I knew it was time for a change. But change I knew came with difficulties. Old habits are hard to break. I liked my habits, they were comfortable, predictable, and … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #151

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Michael

Is it always me who flounders at the first hurdle? Who looks flummoxed by the prospect? That you can’t put round pegs in square holes. The problem appears insurmountable Even though I know the solution Given a bit of thought … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: 162 – Country Kids in the City.

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Michael

You could always tell a country kid from a city kid as the country kids tended to walk around the city with their heads permanently bent looking up. Most of us country kids lived in places where a three-storey place … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Ode – 12th July – Ode To Crap

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Michael

You are everywhere, We produce tons of you Both physically and literally. You exist by the bucketful A much maligned part of life We are all responsible there’s no shirking that. Sometimes my words reflect you clearly You are easily … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Guardian”

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Michael

Cyril Rum, angel on sabbatical, was just finishing his morning meditation when there was a serious knock on his door. He didn’t like having his meditation disturbed and was irritated that it had been so. At his front door he … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #139 – Quarantined Thoughts

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Michael

   It’s been a challenging time in many ways. Being at home, for me, isn’t all that different to the time before quarantine. My anxiety at going to the shops has increased. There was the initial fear of contracting the … Continue reading →

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