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Tale Weaver # 55 Making Sense of Nonsense – Agrotive

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

Today’s word to play with is “agrotive”. Use it in any form you wish but in a way that explains the meaning you attach to it. Charles had acquired an agrotive ability. He liked to exercise his agrotive abilities at … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #102 March 1, 2016 – Patricia’s Mask

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Michael

Image: Carnival in Venice -29 by Stefan Insam CC BY-SA 2.0 Patricia loved her mask She wore it everywhere Even in the shower. At night she’d place it beside her bed In a place within arms length Should the need … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 03-01-2016 – The Final Night

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Michael

It was our final night. The cast were up for one more performance. It had been a wonderful week with packed houses every night. Tonight the auditorium was packed. The show had energy, pathos, the music catchy and our band … Continue reading →

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Wordle #99 “February 29, 2016” – Joan

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Strange Temerity (reckless boldness; rashness.) Luxury Know Suitcase Frequent Jettison (to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #9 – 2016 – Language

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-vintage-kids-toys-books-fisherprice/ The opening sentence:  “Nothing is ever as easy as it looks.” It was those words that echoed in my mind from day one. Understanding their language didn’t seem all that hard. After all it was a series of grunts … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #31: “I Can’t Escape Myself” by The Sound – Alice

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ad2ujW5Sl8   “This is no escape Locking yourself away like this.” My sage ever the wise one At times stating the bleeding obvious Looks at me in the same way as of day one, Full of love and concern. “You … Continue reading →

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SoCS Feb. 27/16 – Food

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Michael

I remember reaching out and having my hand slapped. It was after all the last angel cake and I loved at that time angel cakes. Not that I was an angel, not as you’d expect me to be but rather … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers #54: Fractured Fairy Tales – Beryl Saves the Day

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Michael

It was a beautiful day in the Forest of Witches and Beryl; the Benevolent Witch had awoken to sunshine, birds chirping and imaginary boats bobbing on an imaginary sea. The last part was her own invention and she fancied herself … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #101 February 23, 2016 – Being You

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael

Image: Sparrow – Four Photographs by Victor Rakmil   I wondered what might happen If you suspended yourself in my life If you took leave and settled in. Would you wake in the midnight hour Distressed from vivid dream Seek … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 02-23-2016 – Day Dreamer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: Ellespeth’s Friend. Jack hated being number four on the work team. It meant he was the last one up the scaffold and that meant looking up at Bill’s rear end and that sight was enough to put you off … Continue reading →

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