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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #33 – The Village Bakery

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

Image: Daria Shevtsova pexels-photo-1070945 My aged companion Joyce and I lived in a quaint village in a quainter part of the countryside. The village served everything we needed to satisfy our basic needs. Joyce woke up this morning saying she’d … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 84 – Boris The Butler

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

When the Crown Princes Olaf and Ulaf came to the University, their presence was a nightmare. They had to be protected meaning someone had to be with them 24/7. Each afternoon they took a walk around the botanical garden and … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, wave…

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

It was Christmas morning, I was all alone and decided to take a walk. At 6.00am there’s no one about and very little traffic. I walked by the house of a lady I saw out walking and whom I liked. … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Handle

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

Mr Fango was at odds with putting a new handle on his axe. It was clear from the language wafting over the fence that he didn’t have much of a handle on fixing the axe to the handle. “$#$$@*%^$^&,” said … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Substance

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

Our neighbour and erstwhile mysterious person Mr Fango was known from time to time to dabble in the creation of various substances that could be said to be potions of a magical nature. We know this because one night my … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #97 – 14 August 2018 – Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

It was a stinking hot night, not a breath of cool air anywhere. We sat on the veranda for in the house was unbearable. The air was so still, and at first, we didn’t hear the bump. Then there was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #226 – The Girl in the Red Coat.

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Anka Zhuravleva The first time I saw the girl in the red coat was out of the corner of my eye. I thought she was an illusion as it had been raining and she was standing in amongst … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Love

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Michael

Our neighbour Mr. Fango had fallen in love with a woman who came to his house selling dishcloths. Mr Fango was an anal man in many ways, cleaning being one. The dishcloths were out of this world and Mr Fango, … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Sick Day” – Cyril Comforts Mildred.

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Calescent ((adj.) growing warm; increasing in heat) Sheets Paroxysm ((n.) any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: a severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease)Temperature Tea Kettle Window Breeze … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Rorschach Test 3” – The Doctor’s Last Patient.

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Michael

It had been a long day, and the Doctor looked at his last patient for the day. The man was middle-aged and obviously disturbed as he continuously fidgeted in his seat looking out the window as if embarrassed to be … Continue reading →

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