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Only You Can Stop Bullying

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Michael

Originally posted on AmyReeseWrites:
We had a terrible tragedy happen this past month in my community. A former student at my son’s school took his life because of cyberbullying. His name was Ronin Shimizu, and he was twelve years old. He was the…

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#161 – Christmas Night

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Michael

This week’s task is: remember a good time, experience, meeting or event and share it with us in 100 words. Christmas night arrived at my place along with my six children and their families. What was remarkable about this was … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – December 22nd, 2014 – Athol’s Wine

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “As the year wound down to a close, they gathered around the table and raised their glasses.” There were sighs of relief; surely the next year could only be an improvement. The struggles they had … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #5: Photo (Christmas Memories) – Suzy Noshoes

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Michael

Suzy Noshoes dreaded Christmas. Each year it was the same. Hide away in her room; pretend that out on the street the joy of others wasn’t really happening. Suzy lived a poor life, managing enough to eat each day was … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Morpethroad

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Michael

To all my blogging friends and those who drop by from time to time I wish you all the best for Christmas 2014. I appreciate all the support and encouragement you give and hope to continue the same into 2015. … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #4: Photo (Abandoned Railway) – John

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Michael

My father forbad me to see John. He had said he was not the sort of person he wanted to see me with. He’d rather I dated Benedict Saunders. He was more to fathers liking, the sort of person I … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #52 – Reinvigorated

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Walter Reed physiotherapy store 1920s   My wife is an odd woman. For Christmas she and her girlfriends decided to give us blokes a day in the regenerating spa of Dr Frankenfurter. The brochure said it all. ‘ Reinvigorate … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – December 16th 2014 – A First Trip

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Photo supplied by Terry Shepherd My first trip away from the safe shores of home has taken me to this place. Standing now looking across the water my wonder extends to questions. How many adventurers sailed to this place, how … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – December 15th, 2014 – Manoeuvring.

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:   “They say that life is a game of chess…”   Well mine is. It’s about manoeuvring, out manoeuvring, being manoeuvred, and finally not falling overboard and drowning. Marriage can be like that. A game of … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 12/14 – Back

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Michael

This week the prompt word is “back” The ride home was fraught with tears and hysteria. The call at midnight saying dad I am on the train can you pick me up. My first thought was that bastards hit her … Continue reading →

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