Tag Archives: adventure

Thursday photo prompt: New #writephoto – Camping.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Michael

She convinced me that camping would be fun, away from the rat race of town and out in nature without a care in the world. I was never one for roughing it, afraid of things biting me, crawling on me … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #14 – The Road to Nowhere.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

The sign said “Nowhere 25 kilometres.” I did chuckle at the thought of being on the road to Nowhere. I was curious to see what lay at the end of the road. It wasn’t as if it was the road … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* Part 2

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. There … Continue reading →

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A morning with three of my grandsons.

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

Three of my grandsons are Jack aged 4, William aged 3 and Beau aged 2. Last Saturday morning I was on small boy duty as their mother went off on a Christmas shopping trip. It was a series of adventures … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt #writephoto – Door – Temple Parsons

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Michael

There had been warnings of course about the door. To stay away. Leave it shut lest you were happy to invite trouble. Most people complied but there was always someone who thought they had it in them to tempt fate. … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 7 – Fairies in My Garden

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Michael

There are fairies living in my garden I see them there each day Such wondrous sights they share with me Of fairy lights and fairy spells. I’ve come to know them one and all The Dew twins, April and May … Continue reading →

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Monday Wordle #47 – February 9, 2015 – The Canal

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Canal Ripple Elegance Shawl Scripture Improvise Baggage Oubliette (a secret dungeon with an opening in the ceiling) Syrup Dent Paddle Petition I woke up with a head like a foot and knowing I was … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Future – Tale Weavers Prompt – December 18, 2014 – Eight and Two Thirds.

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Michael

It was often said that my house was a bit of a Tardus. Whilst it wasn’t that exciting it does have its secrets. In the centre of the house is an old brick chimney. It’s the sort of thing you … Continue reading →

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