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Tale Weaver #42: The mis(…) Man the Mans Man

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task: Plot devices such as mistaken identities, misheard conversations, misdirected messages, misconstrued events, miscalculated plans have driven stories for the eons. Mis[…]s are the stuff of legend, mystery, comedy, spy versus spy, thrillers, romance, science fiction, lore, literature, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers 4 December 2015 – Hope

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Michael

One of the things that sustained him in his confinement was the light that always shone in the distance. Nine days out of ten it was in his mind but on that one day he saw it shining brightly his … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #89 December 1, 2015 -Shadows

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Michael

image by Anne Worner “Peace” CC BY-SA 2.0   Lights action. Blank. A flash and then…… Nothing. I awake to this confinement. Around me the city is a hub of sound and activity. People going going going Hustle bustle bustle … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-01-2015 – Aunt Jess’ Photo

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Michael

The alien spaceships had hovered overhead for some time. It was the most spectacular of landings and Aunt Jess had taken the photo you see above. We were all mesmerised. There were at least six of them and they all … Continue reading →

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Wordle #87 “November 30, 2015” Professor Elbow

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Elbow Emotional Docile Glass Shivaree (a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noise makers given for a newly married couple; charivari. Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration.) Cake Prodigious (extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #18: “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” by Dimie Cat – Perfect Yet Imperfect

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUSH3-F3AK4     Cat thought being a cat was so cool Till he discovered indignity of the fur ball Dog thought being a dog was so cool Till he realised he could lick his own arse.   They all knew … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 28/15 – Giving a Stuff

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt “stuff” I have enjoyed the innumerable mentions of thanksgiving this week even though we do not have such a tradition in my country. But I appreciate the importance of the day to all my USA friends. There … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Barbara Beacham – A Tribute

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Michael

Like any Sunday last Sunday was a day when I took myself out of the house and down to the coast. It’s a comforting thing as my life is very hectic and a Sunday at the beach and wandering the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #41 – Masks – The Life of the Party

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Michael

  He was the talk of the town, the life of every party but underneath all the bravado there did lay a secret and a life he was happy to hide himself away from. Every social event in town was … Continue reading →

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Poem

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Michael

Gut wrenching I recall Like my body Slammed against a wall Wind knocked from me I’m helpless Frozen. I stare ahead My attacker is leering The eyes say it all I have you Now suffer. Nothing makes sense There’s pain … Continue reading →

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