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Moral Mondays: “There’s No Place Like Home”

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Michael

There was so much to see in so few days. Twelve days of non-stop travel, sights to see people to meet. It was all go and he loved the history of it all. The thought of standing upon hallowed ground … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Alphabet Soup” – Sipping on the Soup

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Michael

This weeks great word selection: Arabesque (noun Fine Arts. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt April 24 2016: Scales

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Michael

This week we continue to feature the Tarot cards – Major Arcana – the card of the week – Justice.   ‘You’re pathetic,’ they screamed ‘You claim to be the victim? Where is your evidence? The scars? The bruises? I … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 23/16 – “ta.”

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Michael

Take it back. Take off. Take a running jump. Each an expression I would have loved to have used against the bullies who affronted me each time they found me on the train home from school. Thankfully mine was a … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #17 – 2016 – The Salute

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/car-driving-road-dashboard-wheel-316709/   The opening sentence for the April 21st Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “I’m sure that the little girl in that back seat was signing us…”   I’m sure that the little girl in that back seat was … Continue reading →

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TW/FT Prompt: April 21 2016: Rethink – Rewrite – Erkla McKurkle

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

For this challenge, choose a fairy tale/fable that is familiar to you, whether you love or hate it – and REWRITE some aspect, element.    Erkla McKurkle stood before the mirror and squinted as she looked at the woman before … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 04-19-2016 – Uncle Joan

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Michael

Image: TJ Paris When Uncle Joan built the windmill in the back yard most of us thought he had well and truly lost his marbles. He was a strange relative. He was adamant we had ancestral ties to the little … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Don’t Take On More Than You Can Bear”

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For the umpteenth time that day he found the child huddled in the corner. Withdrawn and forlorn, the child, ragged and bedraggled stared at the wallpaper between sobs and sniffles. He knew the issue at hand. The child was thinking … Continue reading →

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Wordle #106 “April 18th, 2016” – Martha

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

This week’s amazing words to play with: Goatskin Wind Close Whiskey Misery Illicit Goddess Insatiable Adronitis (n. frustration with how long it takes to get to know someone—spending the first few weeks chatting in their psychological entryway, with each subsequent … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 16/16 – no

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Michael

NO you have to make an effort, Last week you took the easy way out all that repetition was cheap and nasty. So today you must make an effort after all what are people going to think if the best … Continue reading →

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