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Three Things Challenge, 7 July 2018

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: blues, rock n’ roll, country  There’s a place in the country where they play country music. Its called Phil’s Blues Bar and Grill. We go there all the time just to watch Rocky and the Pipe Dreamers, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #62 – Zephyr

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Michael

At the bottom of the yard, I watch her standing against the fence looking out across the farm. I observe as the slightest breeze, nothing more than a gentle zephyr blows against her face. The grey bangs on either side … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Sentence Starter 36 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Michael

Irma Fortescue-Smyth surveyed her guest list. In her head, she checked off each name noting who it was and why they were invited. Irma wanted her evening to be perfect even though there were three guests who had indicated they … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 6 July 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: Electric Company, Wuzzles, Captain Kangaroo  We always maintained John Drane was a wuzzle. He certainly wasn’t human, at least not in our understanding of what a human was. He had an extra finger on each hand and … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 5 July 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: Model A, road, airplane With Model A all you needed was a road for the airplane to land. Model A could be manipulated to land on any size road. For an airplane, it was years ahead of … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Crossing #writephoto

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Michael

Dareyadareyadareya! It echoed across the bridge. “What do you think?” asked one to the other. “Instant death,” said the other. They hid behind the stones on one end peeping the occasional look to see if any obstacles had appeared. “It’s … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, fireworks…

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word fireworks The family gathered round the bonfire. The father lit the fireworks, which exploded, as they should. The small boy wanted a turn. He lit the wick, watched it fizz. It … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS – Writer’s Block

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Tell me about your cure for writer’s block. I think I’ve found a method for dealing writer’s block when it comes my way. STOP. I find when confronted with a writing prompt, and there is nothing happening … Continue reading →

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July 5: Flash Fiction Challenge – Buttons

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Michael

July 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes buttons. You can use the word plural or singular in different expressions, or focus on how buttons relate to a story. Go where the … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #27

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: black-and-white-person-train-motion-42153 Pixel photo After a day’s recovery from her hospital visit Joyce, my aged companion, was ready to go again. Roger our tour guide had organised a train trip to the next destination, the ancient ruins of Old Morgue … Continue reading →

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