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In Other Words, secret treasure…

The kids went treasure hunting today. The paddock next door was once a dumping ground. They returned with a bucket full of bits of China, a plastic peg and what they called secret treasure. It was a damaged plaster of … Continue reading

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Twittering Tales #121 – 29 January 2019

Image: Photo by Oleg Magni at Pexels.com He loved the fair lady and his cooking skills illustrated the ultimate expression of his love. The shapes were standard, the magic ingredient would make all the difference. He sprinkled each with love … Continue reading

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Bonus Wordle “Letter J” – The Holiday Journey

This week’s words: Jealous Junk Jettison Jaded (since we used this word last time you can alternately use Jumble Jollification (n)). merry making) Jeopardize Jackassery Joint Jittery Jostle Journey Joyride The holiday had been a journey to remember. Not always … Continue reading

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Glade of Infinite Nothings” – The Darkness

The door closed and the darkness swallowed me. I was given a moment before being locked in to take in my surroundings. A bare cell, a bed, washbasin and toilet. It had taken a lot of courage for me to … Continue reading

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #71 – Getting it Right

We spend most of our lives thinking we need to get it right. Often it leads to many anxious moments especially when you realise we’ve basically stuffed something up. Some people stress over not getting it right believing they are … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Snowfall #writephoto – The Summer Man

The Summer Man, as we knew him shivered under his cardboard shelter as the snow fell along with the temperature. It was clear he disliked the winter, he told us often enough. He refused to move into warmer places vowing … Continue reading

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – January 24th – Once Upon a Time… The Annual Ball

Once upon a time in a far off place, called Godforsayken, just to the west of All Hope and a little south of Lost Hope, lived a small man in a small house with his small family. He had two … Continue reading

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Photo Challenge #248 – Child’s Play

Image: – Levent Erden Rose is playing with her dolls She spies a witch upon her wall. She calls to her Gran, “Gran come quick, there’s a witch upon the wall. “What shall I do?” Gran says, “Quick, get the … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #11 – Farmer Bob.

Farmer Bob loved his lambs and his sheep. His attachment to them was troubling, as they existed for only several purposes. The wool on their backs and the meat on their bones. It was always an annual dilemma for Farmer … Continue reading

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Twittering Tales #120 – 22 January 2019

Photo by Juan Pablo at Pexels.com She travelled expectant he would show. Giddy with anticipation She looked for the pink cravat, his telltale sign. She remembered their correspondence, his wit and funny idiosyncrasies. Around her people came and went. Along … Continue reading

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