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Tale Weaver – #235 – 8th August – Roller Coaster – The Death of a Father.

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Michael

He was standing beside the door to the chapel when he first heard her say it. It was a fine September day, and his dad had just been laid to rest. “Grief,” she said, “It’s a real roller coaster of … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 132 – The Lone Saxophonist

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Michael

When a lone saxophonist plays in a forest who is listening? If he hits a wrong note, does anyone care? I wondered these things as I looked at this image. Will the trees react? The birds fly off? To the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #275 – An Addled Mind

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Michael

The day started off okay. Then by midday, it had begun to unravel. It should have been plain sailing, one task after another, no different from one day to another. But when the question was asked? Why is this so? … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #31 – Old Hugo

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Michael

Image: https://morguefile.com/creative/GaborfromHungary/47/all _DSC7938   Old Hugo was the last of the big trout. He had eluded fishermen for years. Johnno was an expert on fly fishing, having created some sought after flies. Johnno took it upon himself to get his … Continue reading →

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Wordle #145 – A Load of Hogwash.

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Separation  Wiggle  Wash  Surveillance Grudge  Feral  Chills Wedge  Gurgling  Upcoming  Hogwash Enforce “What a load of hogwash,” shouted the detective surveying the scene. It was clear the surveillance of the crime scene had been a futile process. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Destination #writephoto

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael

Destination, arrival imminent. Anticipation, expectation mounting Nervous children, on edges of their seats.   It had been a long journey. Dad driving overnight, Christmas was a day away. Mum agitated as it was ‘your’ family we were making the sacrifice … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #98 – Perspective

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Michael

Around him, people sang, danced and engaged in conversation. To him it was a cacophony of noise, he felt disorientated, confusion mounting he knew it was not a good place to be. His sister had married, children had come, he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “5 by 5” – Kevin the Squirrel

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Michael

A woodland creature to play a pivotal role in your creation 2. A cartoon from your childhood 3. A relative or close friend to participate in an adventure of some description 4. An essential piece of camping equipment 5. A … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Where was the last place you travelled to, and why? My last trip was the Australian Celtic Festival. My friend had mentioned her penchant for Celtic music, so we decided to book tickets. I knew nothing about … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #234 – 1st August – Excitement – Cyril Rum

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Michael

Cyril Rum, angel on sabbatical, loved discovering human traits. As an angel, he was appreciative of such traits but was not experienced in any of them as angels were for the most part exempt of emotion. Excitement fascinated him as … Continue reading →

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