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Crimson’s Creative Challenge – #166 – The Top of The Hill

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Michael

We had to get to the top. She instilled a sense of urgency about getting there. There was a lot of huffing and puffing, the climb was exacting for two people at our advanced age but she was driven to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #165 – Uncle Seth

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Michael

She asked me what the photo reminded her of. It’s a seal. It reminds me of a lazy oaf. Like my Uncle Seth. She claimed he’d made laziness an art form. Seth sat about the house demanding his mother’s attention-getting … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #164 – Crisp Looks To The New Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Michael

My aged companion, Crisp, was staring into the light of day. She did a lot of that lately. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m looking into the future. It’s a bit hazy but if I squint I can make … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #163 – Christmas with Crisp

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Michael

“Is that the best you could do?” asked Crisp as I sat back pleased with my efforts. I could tell right from the outset that this Christmas was going to be challenging. “I think it’s perfect,” I replied. “Huh, when … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #161 – The Future

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Michael

Do you remember when we could look into the future? When the prospect of turning 47 in the year 2000 seemed such a long way away? Now it’s well been and gone and here we are twenty-one years later looking … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #160 – The Way Home

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Michael

“Do you know the way?” she asked? “It’s the same way as every other time,” I replied trying not to get frustrated. I was asked this question every time we got to the crossroad. “I’m never sure, I feel as … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #159 – The Long and Difficult Path.

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Michael

It has been getting worse. My aged companion Crisp is not herself these days. It seems like a long straight path we are going on from which there is no reprieve, no designated rest stops and so we keep going … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #158 – The Seat of All Wisdom

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Michael

“It’s the seat of all wisdom.” “Are you sure?” “You know I am always right. Just look at it. Many a bottom has perched upon it and many a splinter has inserted itself in said bottom. That act alone is … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #157 – The Fence.

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Michael

It was hard to believe that there was danger beyond the fence. But there was. People crossed over and didn’t return. Vanished. Gone. It became a shunned place. A place where after consuming enough beers you dared each other to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge Challenge – When I was Young.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Michael

I’ve done stupid things in my life you know. You? Yes, it’s hard to believe I know. When I was young and my hormones were raging. You have a list of them? Oh yes, I was once in love with … Continue reading →

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