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Wordle #124 “October 10th, 2016” – Harry Cygnet

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Emergency Frailty Adrift Corrupt Lessen Embody Cygnet (a young swan) Inexplicable Vitrify (To convert or be converted into glass.) Bandage Grey Fennel Harry Cygnet hated his name. He did so for one very good reason. Unlike his … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #17: A satisfied couple – Gertrude and Stein

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Michael

Image: Antos Frolka Gertrude and Stein were feeling very pleased with themselves. The morning service had been as they expected, espousing the superiority of the German race over all others. So they were both feeling confident and smug as they … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #181 “Collage 31” – Dinner

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Michael

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks/things you can think up if only you try!” ― Dr. Seuss She invited me to dinner. I think she hoped I might stay a little longer … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 88 Talisman, October 6, 2016 – Weaver Wormhole

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Michael

Weaver Wormhole searched frantically through his pockets. He was sure it was there. The crone had been adamant that he keep it safe so as to ward off anything evil that might come his way and right now evil was … Continue reading →

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Razzle Dazzle Me! – The Razzle Dazzle Club

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Michael

Image Google Images Today’s task to absorb the definitions of these words: Razzle: showiness that astonishes; Dazzle: amaze, brightness, brilliance, glare;  Sparkle: effervescence, excel, shine, vivacity, energy, oomph, gusto. Write using the meanings energy of these words. The Razzle Dazzle Club … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday # 22: (Extra)Ordinary Days – Daughter’s Birthday

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

For this week’s prompt, think about a moment of your typical day (first person singular). This can be your morning routine, commute, day in the office, a walk in the afternoon, household chores, grocery shopping, gardening etc. Here’s the challenge: … Continue reading →

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Wordle #123 “October 3rd, 2016” – Tommy Guttersnipe

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words:Guttersnipe (Noun. A person belonging to or characteristic of the lowest social group in a city. A street urchin.) Chorus Birdcage Spectral Late Break Dusk Serve Crow’s mile (The walk of the condemned to the place of his execution.) Button Brawl Inertia … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt October 2nd: Take the Heat! – Here Comes The Sun

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Michael

*Image found HERE ‘Tis the season down my way for the sun to be a comin’ warming the land, warming our hearts Giving the weeds the boost they need Keeping us hopping in our gardens. It’s the time to look … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct. 1/16 – “awkward”

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Michael

I was fortunate recently to be in attendance at the annual convention for the socially awkward. You wouldn’t say it was a loud affair. It’s hard to imagine a lot of noise at these things apart from the clearing of … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #16: Lovers – Felix and Jane

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Michael

Image: ‘Lovers’ by Felix Nussba Felix and Jane hurried through the cold winter night. Every so often he would stop and look behind hoping not to see the glint of Jane’s father’s gun. The discovery of their affair had not … Continue reading →

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