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Tale Weaver #200 – Sharing – December 6th – The Park Seat

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Michael

There’s a man in the park who sits in the middle of a seat and places his stuff either side of him thereby leaving no space for anyone else. It’s not that he doesn’t want anyone to sit beside him, … Continue reading →

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#SoCS April 21/18 – spoke

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Michael

A voice was heard behind me, and when it spoke, it wasn’t what I was expecting. “We don’t like you. You should leave now and not come back.” I turned to see whom it was that was speaking and were … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Marjorie Nettlespawn 5

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Michael

I hadn’t seen Marjorie for a few weeks. She was, as she put it, laid up with her feet giving her the gyp. But this morning she bustled in, dropped her drink bottle on the kitchen bench and parked herself … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Pieman

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael

Image © Enisa It was on the way to the Fair when I met the Pieman. He was cooling his feet in the gently flowing creek. It was hot, and he was on a lunch break. He’d travelled a long … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Marjorie Nettlespawn 4

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Michael

Marjorie Nettlespawn, my neighbour, came bustling in from her morning walk. In her arms, she held a small bundle of brown fluff.  Marjorie did have a habit of picking things up on her walks like the odd coin or two, … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Marjorie Nettlespawn 2

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Michael

Marjorie didn’t come around yesterday which is not unusual as she doesn’t get out every day. But this morning she came in limping a little. When I asked her what the trouble was she said: “It’s my Plantar Fasciitis, left … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers # 56: March Madness – Just Two Guys

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Michael

Image: The Full Moon Triskelion Pendant Series: The Full Crow Moon: March   Tale Weavers, this week – anything goes; only two stipulations. One: at least some of your tale should transpire in March. Two: that the tale have at least a moment … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar ~ When words fail – Rising Frustration.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Michael

How many times was it? I explain. I set out reasons. You say, ‘What? What exactly do you mean?’ I’m sometimes stuck. What seems obvious you don’t understand You want a minute analysis Words chosen with care So you are … 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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