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FFfAW – Week of 11-17-2015 – Peacock

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Michael

When peacock met his one great love across the mighty divide he knew instantly that he had found a rare beauty. It was beholding of him he knew to attract the fair hen with a show of his magnificence and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #87: November 17, 2015 – The Tree People

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Michael

Image by Richard Loader You can’t and won’t see us But in the centre right of the image You might see shadows through the fog. We are the tree people. The sprites that mind the branches We watch and protect … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle #2 – Mansy Smythe

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Gnarler (via Yves)A little dog that by his barking alerts his people that there is a burglar inside the house. Chirping Merry (via Yves) Exhilarated with liquor. Jabber (via Yves) To talk thick and fast, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #133 “Getting Cozy with Uncertainty” – What is Truth?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Michael

For this week’s challenge I want us to get philosophical up in here. What do you know for sure? What did you know in youth but lose sight of maturity? What is something really important that you have learned through … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 14/15 – Indescribable

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

Dear Sir, It has come to my attention that within the blogging world that you are a person of some integrity and experience as a person of learning and discernment. I am a fledgling writer and poet and I am … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #16: “Rattlin’ Bones” performed by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson – Beckoning Me Home

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFZ2uOD4mk Across the wide expanse I see you inching towards me Bit by bit One day at a time. We wish it was quicker Less inhibited But our baggage hinders progress So much to be dealt with Decisions made Guilt … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #39 – Shadows – The Malevolent Shadow

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: © Rose’s Garden Weave a tale in which your shadow or shadows play a significant role. Imagine your shadow can communicate, decides it is sick of you and wants to leave, argues with you about life decisions, vanishes……becomes a … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #86 November 10, 2015 – Maryann

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Michael

image by Valentina Kallias ~ “Apocalypse Horseman Pestilence”   Maryann was a jokester She lived the other side of the black stump. She spent half her days on a combine harvester The other on a stump jump plough. The farm … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “November 9, 2015” – The Teekva Soup

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s bonus words: Cagestruck (via Yves) to be clueless of the customs, dialect/language/slang, and haunts of an unfamiliar city. Ardle (via Michael) a person who urinates whenever and wherever the mood strikes them. Shiprighteous (via KO) A smugly moralistic … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 7/15 – ‘cat’

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt word: “cat” in any shape or form… It was a catastrophe of catastrophic proportions. I looked at her and she at me and we both burst into laughter. On the floor was her prize and joy. Though … Continue reading →

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