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SoCS March 5/16 – This and That

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Michael

This is my stream of conscious for today. When I think back on my life, which I have to point out is getting longer by the day, I have experienced a bit of this and that as I’ve gone along. … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #32 ” “Riverside” by Agnes Obel – Down By the River

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4bTi8mpWpI   We’ve been down by the river It’s just across the river flat. In times of flood we see it Skimming along the banks Holding it back from swamping us. Our river is the life of the valley The … Continue reading →

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Open Link Night # 167 – Stupidity

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

The learned professor Stands at the dais notes ready: “ ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’ So Forrest said all those years ago. It is true I’ve led a stupid life. Stupid decisions With stupid women. A stupid dictated to life … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 55 Making Sense of Nonsense – Agrotive

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

Today’s word to play with is “agrotive”. Use it in any form you wish but in a way that explains the meaning you attach to it. Charles had acquired an agrotive ability. He liked to exercise his agrotive abilities at … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poem – The Nothing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Michael

I am the nothing Today I hover over the abyss. I’m not going to fall in But feel safe and comfortable. When you are nothing You can say and do anything Its doesn’t matter No one is listening No one … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #102 March 1, 2016 – Patricia’s Mask

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Michael

Image: Carnival in Venice -29 by Stefan Insam CC BY-SA 2.0 Patricia loved her mask She wore it everywhere Even in the shower. At night she’d place it beside her bed In a place within arms length Should the need … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 03-01-2016 – The Final Night

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Michael

It was our final night. The cast were up for one more performance. It had been a wonderful week with packed houses every night. Tonight the auditorium was packed. The show had energy, pathos, the music catchy and our band … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #8 – In the Terminal

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week the task is: Today, I’d like to invite you to consider one of your own journeys, or even a travel experience you have read about, and use it to develop a new haibun. Maybe you would like to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #99 “February 29, 2016” – Joan

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Strange Temerity (reckless boldness; rashness.) Luxury Know Suitcase Frequent Jettison (to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #9 – 2016 – Language

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-vintage-kids-toys-books-fisherprice/ The opening sentence:  “Nothing is ever as easy as it looks.” It was those words that echoed in my mind from day one. Understanding their language didn’t seem all that hard. After all it was a series of grunts … Continue reading →

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