Tag Archives: comedy

Three Things Challenge, 12 July 2018

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Michael

tapestry, comedy, Big Apple My teacher, Miss Teresa, seemed to think that the first lesson of the day should contain some element of comedy. That is, comedy, which in her head was hilarious but in ours was more tragedy. She … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Laughing all the way – Tommy’s One Joke

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s prompt – laughter It was the annual “Wind ‘Em Up and Let Them Go” Festival and all the comedians in the town had gathered to try their luck and see what they could do about winning the grand prize, … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – The Enchanted Kingdom.

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Michael

Welcome to week 2 of the Haibun Thinking Challenge. This week there are two prompts: This is my second go at this one: Gathering her brows like gathering storm, Nursing her wrath to keep it warm Robert Burns The Enchanted … Continue reading →

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Prattlinsofanirishman – Tackas’ Blog Launch

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Michael

Tackas’ First Post In launching Tackas’ blog, Prattlinsofanirishman, it is my great pleasure to have been chosen as the launching pad for his new blog. If you have followed Tackas and his tales on my blog you would be familiar … Continue reading →

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Friday fictioneers – Squawk

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Michael

Squawk! Squawk! Squawk! Charles will you stop with the squawks. Squawk! Squaaaaaaawwwwwk! Charles you are being childish now. Squawrrrrrrrk! I’m not listening to another squawk. I’ve told you a hundred times in this flock I’m top gull and I get … Continue reading →

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Marnie

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Michael

Today I want to post this performance piece. This is one of my all time favourites mainly because the performer had the most amazing sense of comic timing. She and I worked on this for several months continuously rehearsing and … Continue reading →

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I want to be a Drama Teacher

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Michael

I WANT TO BE A DRAMA TEACHER Today I got my report. Half yearly progress report for Mary Parsons. It’s all a bit glum. It’s not I don’t try. All I ever seem to do is try. I have to … Continue reading →

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Losers Anonymous

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Michael

Losers Anonymous This address was given recently at the Losers Anonymous Morpeth Sub- Branch Weekly Meeting. Good afternoon and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon. I would like to begin by saying, that…..that…..I … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Do Rhythm

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Michael

  I can’t do rhythm. No matter how hard I try I’m all fingers and thumbs. Its crazy, it really is and it drives me mad. If I manage to get my feet doing one thing the rest of me … Continue reading →

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