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Wordle #56 “April 13, 2015″ Uncle Harvey

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Yellow Scene Dysphemism (the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for amore neutral one.) Seven Crocus Worm Hello Damp Emollient (having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance;soothing, especially to the skin) … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #102 “Hamartia” – Travis

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Michael

Hamartia literally means tragic flaw. In stories this flaw often leads to the heroes downfall. We all have traits that complicate our lives, traits that put us in the line of oncoming traffic, traits that lock us into a futile … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale April 10th 2015, “Ghost Hunting” – The Pink Fairies

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Michael

When Ignatius McFairyman woke that morning he didn’t know the task he was about to be called upon to pursue what would involve a visit to Disneyland and his first encounter with a ghost like no other. Ignatius had fallen … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver Prompt #8: Great-Uncle Ludicis’ Attic – Great-Uncle Luds

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bishop St. post re-gentrification. This week’s task centres around: Great-Uncle Ludicis is the most eccentric member of your family. And the best tale weaver of the lot. Given his fantastical tales, while he rests, you decide to explore his … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#147 – Hieronymus O’Crastnickovski

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt: …all seven were just arguing amongst themselves… The arguments went back and forth and after a while they become tediously petty. The seven delegates failed to notice their assistants lying dead behind them. The arguing over the six … Continue reading →

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FFfAW 4-8-2015 – The Stakeout

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Michael

Parsons loved a stakeout. Usually they happened in some dirt bag part of town. Today’s was different. Who’d ever suspect Mr and Mrs Suburbia to be running a drug operation way out here in the Burbs? He had set up … Continue reading →

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Wordle #55 “April 6, 2015″ The Big V

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Bevel (a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces.) Hymen Defenestration (the act of throwing someone or something out the window) Stutter Ninety-Nine Epoch Album Glue Ambiguous Sordid Crest Bale (a large bundle … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #7 Making Sense of Nonsense – Uncle Axel

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Michael

When my Uncle Axel was a child he was dropped on his head. That was the story my family told to excuse the eccentric behaviour of Uncle Axel. Axel loved to drontify. He was one of the great drontifiers of … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 04-01-2015 – Clowns-Are-Us

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Michael

It was a day of great excitement and anticipation. The opening of Clowns-Are-Us. Bozo and Fruitfly had reasoned it was time clowns were given a better rap than was being seen of late with clowns being accused of all manner … Continue reading →

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Wordle #54 “March 30, 2015 – Charlie Modron

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Click Dial Infinitesimal Regulation Designation (appoint as in a leader) Platitude (a trite dull or obvious remark) Sheaf Modron Inferior Tread Clarity Calibrate I looked up from my desk with the expectation that it was going to … Continue reading →

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