Category Archives: writing challenge

Aging, Wisdom and Experience -Part 2

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Michael

One of the unspoken aspects of aging is what happens when we stop aging and cease to be, that is die! There’s no escaping it though I read this morning of certain drugs that can slow the aging process. But … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Great Balls of Fire

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Michael

When it happened, it astounded everyone. Not again was the cry around the room. Poor Cousin Harry had gone up in a ball of fire. It wasn’t until Harry’s dust was cleared away that the talk turned to “Have we … Continue reading →

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Ministry of the Unique Part 7 – UNIQUE JAMES

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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Alice-Mary and the Rabbit – Part 5* – The Hum’s Decision.

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Michael

The Hum’s Decision Like most entities in this world, The Hum wanted nothing more than a quiet life. It thought the notion of humming along through life very appropriate to its circumstances. So news of the girl from above ground … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* – Part 6 – UNIQUE HARRY

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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Alice-Mary and the Rabbit – Part 4* – The Hum

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Michael

The Hum George Dingham, keeper of the Hum, had heard whispers of an irritating girl from above ground. There wasn’t a lot George didn’t know about even though for the most part he lived pretty much in isolation from others … Continue reading →

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Alice-Mary and the Rabbit* Part 3 – JUNK

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Michael

Junk Alice was not impressed when she discovering the word JUNK on the front of her hat. “Does this mean you own me?” she asked Junker. “Pretty much,” replied Junker looking somewhat smug. “Well, I’m not happy about that. You … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* Part 5

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* Part 4

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* Part 3

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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