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Mondays Finish the Story – Ralphy

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

This week our story has to begin with this sentence: “He certainly had quite an attitude!” And it extended to all his possessions, principally his vehicles. A bad arse through and through and he wanted everyone to know it. Not … Continue reading →

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Wordle #33 – Uncle Boris

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Michael

This week’s selection of words to play with is: Curtsey Debase Game Answer Plum Real Swear Shoe Aftermath Malengine (evil machination, deceit) Stalk Master When Uncle Boris died we all felt that one of the truly great characters in our … Continue reading →

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Prompt #79 Surprise!

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Michael

You thought and said I was inept. Such a nice quiet man I heard you call me To friends, family Anyone who’d listen. Too busy with the children To preoccupied with the house The renovations, The kid’s commitments The need … Continue reading →

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Prompt for SoCS November 1/14 – Memory

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Michael

This week’s prompt is ‘memory’ What is memory? It’s something we all have and we all like to exercise. Some people treasure their memories because they live in them so much. Others want to forget and expunge memory from their … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #32 – Creepus Deepus

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Michael

BEWARE CREEPS FROM THE DEEP!!! That sign marks the start of the road to our place. The deep refers to the deep forest where we live. Once we lived in town until great grandmother had a dispute with the Wicked … Continue reading →

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MTB– The things we see – Silent Sentinel.

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Michael

Standing sentinel In my ancient yard Your rustic metal frame Sturdy, designed to last, Friendly in appearance, but, Needing a cushion or two For your seat is rock hard No compromise in that respect. What are you seeing? The cattle … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #32 “The Velveteen Rabbit” – Jasper

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Michael

Image: Aranda Dill@Deviant Art When Will was born I thought he would be the one to give Jasper to. Jasper is my teddy, the one I had as a child, the one I have carried with me all these years. … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #45 – The Hand

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: c.1800. wooden prosthetic hand Mum announced that for our family holiday we had rented an old house that had a history of things that go bump in the night. The thought of a relaxing week away from the hustle … Continue reading →

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Poetics – War Poetry – Mother

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Michael

Mother its hell over here The whizz, the whine of bullets, The constant deafening roar It never lets up; Fear my constant companion. Men around me cry Mortality beckons them. Gasping, gagging I hear them Pleading for help Begging for … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – October 27th, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Michael

Here is today’s image and the first sentence we were given and asked to complete the story. Little did we know that Grandpa was a collector. Hoarding was what Grandma called it. So long as he kept it out of … Continue reading →

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