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What do you See? May 14/2019 – The Grubbard

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Michael

We all knew about Mother Hubbard and her poor, hungry doggie. We knew that in a moment of desperation it rained dog bones, a rarely repeated phenomenon, and so she went from poor to rich, in dog bones at least. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “5 by 5” – Colin Cyclops.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Michael

Image: Cyclops by Thomas Zuber Pick a Mythological Creature Cyclops Pick an Activity Singing Pick a Fruit Apricot Pick a Time of Life Childhood Pick a Concern Finding Love Colin Cyclops loved singing, eating apricots and reliving his childhood in … Continue reading →

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May 9: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Note

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Michael

May 9, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about growing older. It can be humorous, dark or poignant. It can be true or total fiction. It can be fine wine or an old fossil. … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86 – The Bleeding Edge

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Michael

PROMPT This week’s prompt consists of two words – BLEEDING EDGE The dictionary meaning is the very forefront of technological development. Go where your imagination takes you. Gordon Edge was bleeding. In itself that was not unusual as Gordon Edge … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Rooted #writephoto

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michael

The messages passed furiously from one side to the other, some up, some down, a constant flurry of communication crucial for the survival of the colony. There was always a sense of urgency, the network working diligently to relay news, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #26 – Battlements

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp was standing at the kitchen table, map spread out before her, pen in hand and was circling something which I assumed would be our day’s activity. “Battlements,” she announced, “three ks from here and on the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85 – A Woman of the Bush.

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

She was a woman of the bush Her home was among the tangle of vines Her wisdom sought after She could solve most things if you bothered to listen. She’d tell you to feel the connection Put an ear to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 222 – The Opportunities of Old Age – May 9th

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

Out the window, I could see the old couple heading off. Hand in hand, the man, holding an umbrella over his lady friend as the rain was beginning to fall. They made steady progress, as it was clear the man … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 120 – The Flower Show

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Michael

Ten minutes into the flower show the kids had had enough. You could tell they had the attitude we’ve seen one and therefore seen them all. No amount of enthusiasm from mum made the slightest impact on them. They wanted … Continue reading →

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What do you See? May 7/2019 – Gran’s Day with Her Grandson.

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Michael

Play with me Gran My turn, No, not that way. Gran you gotta play right.   Chastised, Gran looks up from the floor where she had been holding her head while small grandson hides behind the lounge.   He calls … Continue reading →

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