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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #135 Crisp Spies the Aliens.

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Michael

“Are they aliens?” asked Crisp as we wandered down the lane. “No just two young people out on a ride,” I answered not wanting to agitate her. Since Crisp, my aged companion, had begun to lose her mind the subject … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #132 – Crisp and the Grassy Knoll

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion startled me when she made the claim it reminded her of the grassy knoll. “I was there you know,” she said, “I saw who did it but no one believed me. I was very young at … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #130 – Windy Day

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Michael

It was a particularly windy day. My aged companion, Crisp, was having trouble keeping her hat on. Added to that her skirt kept blowing up so she was having a devil of a time holding one on and keeping one … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #128 – The Uphill Steps.

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Michael

It had been a confronting journey. Beginning in the early morning, the trip to the doctor’s office, the silence in the car, the hesitation when arriving, the touch of hands, the reassurance, the feeling of support and knowing how good … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #121 – Crisp’s Funeral Arrangements.

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, had been quite pensive of late. She said, “I’d like lots of colour at my funeral. I want to be remembered for the character I am. Don’t you think that’s a good idea?” We agreed her … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #119 – Uncle Henry’s Fences.

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Michael

My aged companion Crisp was looking at the lake and the disappearing fence line. “One dry year my Uncle Henry decided to fence his paddocks in an attempt to make greater use of his land. He was what my father … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #117 – Crisp Going Missing

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Michael

 After several days of my aged companion, Crisp, going missing, I found her at the passenger terminal. “I’m going home,” she announced when I asked her what she had been doing. “Where’s home?” I asked, knowing she’d sold up everything … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #110 – Crisp and Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion and I were out walking and looking up she saw the elf. “Well there’s someone with a axe to grind,” she remarked. “How so?” I asked. “They’ve crucified the elf.” Crisp had made it clear she … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #106 – The Earth Moved.

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Michael

“So good to know there is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Crisp my aged companion. Were had made it along the tunnel to the place where large concrete bollards had been placed to prevent vehicles from either … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #104 – Crisp in the High Street.

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Michael

We were browsing in the High Street when Crisp, my aged companion and I stopped in front of the shop window. “That’s just how I feel some days,” she said, “wrung out, stripped down to bare bones.” “Oh,” I said, … Continue reading →

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