Tag Archives: Australia

Good News Friday Challenge! – Rain at Last.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michael

It started to rain yesterday. This may not be the greatest news to hear, but in my part of the world after an oppressive summer of continuous hot days, the relief is wonderful. As summer draws to an end we … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Cheating

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile MX146-460-Cheat Cheating often involves one or two individuals, and often it happens in isolation. This past week we in Australia have been disappointed to hear of our national cricket team cheating in the current series being played in … Continue reading →

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December 14: Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Michael

December 14, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “only in…” It can be used to tell a story about a profession, a place or situation. Go were the prompt leads you. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 14: Holidays – Cockatoo Day

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Michael

This week phylor asks us to: Weave a tale about a new holiday you’d add to the calendar. In Australia there’s a new national holiday. Originally it was to be called Black Cockatoo Day but some of the politically conscious … Continue reading →

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Poem 123 – Winter Wonder

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Michael

As I walked out this morning With frost upon the ground I thought I had mistaken The temperature As it was dark on my departure. The frost I didn’t see Until the sun revealed A silvery world to me. A … Continue reading →

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Poetics: Your family hiSTORY

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Michael

My family roots are Irish Grew potatoes, the patch is still there Loughrae, so far away now. Life was hard with droughts and famine, My great grandfather went to America Married, we know not what happened to his wife. Fought … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 40 – Low Tech – Out On Our Farm

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Michael

With pen in hand, words in my head I scribe to you a note of love Tomorrow I’ll post it, lick the stamp first Hoping you can read it in a week or two. In the meantime the newspaper arrives … Continue reading →

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Prompt 33 – Man V Nature – My World

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Michael

Before I begin my tale I will point out that the photo above is what I see out my back door each day. My ocean view I refer to it as. Climate in Australia is often extreme. We have seasons … Continue reading →

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Story 1 – Tackas – Part 3

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Michael

On Friday nights when there was no footy nor cricket on the tele we’d gather at my place for a card night. Now Tackas was a fierce competitor in most things but at cards he was passionate. Woe betides anyone … Continue reading →

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The Trek

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Michael

  The Trek When the sun was at its highest point in the sky and the ground began to bake beneath their feet it became paramount for the boy and the girl to seek shelter as soon as they could. … Continue reading →

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