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Photo Challenge #277 – Looking Up

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Jovana Rikalo It’s a long way, isn’t it? A long way. Are they real do you think or are they an illusion? Oh, they are real. Can they be so many? I read the other day that what … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #33

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Michael

It seemed such a good idea at the time. She was single. He was single. Why not? This thought echoed in his mind as if waiting clarification, it was a good idea. Building up the courage and justifying to himself, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Train Ticket” – Liberty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Michael

The line of people along the station platform resembled a lineup of zombies. But these people were not zombies but rather liberated persons from the worst of the camps. Each man and woman carried a water bottle. Some sipped as … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #100 – A Huge Infinity Sign.

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michael

When it happened, he was unaware he was the one. Around him, he could see other entities, but they appeared to be focusing on their own predicament. In front of them was a huge infinity sign. He wondered what it … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Post #40 – The Steps of ‘History’.

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, aged companion, was convinced the steps were ancient. “Just think,” she said, “there could have been Celts, Romans and Saxons traipsing up and down these steps.” I asked why she thought this could be the case. She explained that … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #236 – 15th August – Over the Back Fence – The Wexlis’.

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Michael

Patrick and Ada Wexlis lived beyond my back fence down under the old rail bridge. As kids, we had played in and under the bridge, but time had treated the remaining timbers poorly. It was a shadow of its former … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #276 – A Perfect Park

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Michael

Image: David Kovalenko It appeared from above, an amazing feat of parking. Nestled snuggly between the trees As if dropped strategically into place. The vegetation had stepped back, swaying out of the way Making a space, welcoming it to earth. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #146 – Under the Poplar Tree.

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Poplar Tree  Brusque Traipse Rigorous  Shaken  Pump  Downtrodden  Starvation  Cuddle  Spittle  Hardwired Forever “I missed you and your cuddles,” she said as we sat under the Poplar Tree. She’d been away six weeks, and it had felt … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “5 by 5” – Kevin the Squirrel and Darlene.

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Michael

Include the answers to these questions in a story or poem An item you just can’t live without Your favourite snack A bit of wisdom for the youths of today A coincidence that unites two people Your favourite word   … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #39 – An Unhappy Crisp.

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion, Crisp, was livid, upset and downright unhappy. I have to say an unhappy Crisp was not a pleasant sight. It was all to do with a cruise she booked. The brochure promised, whale watching, reef viewing and … Continue reading →

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