Tag Archives: Family

Weekend Writing Prompt #22 – Secret Doorways – A Lot of Ruckus

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Michael

At the bottom of the garden and in behind the trellis supporting the climbing roses was a secret doorway hidden but known to us. Gran had told me about it and had warned that for the most part, it was … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6 – My Strength.

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

What is it that makes you feel powerful? What is that strength which makes your time on this planet worthwhile? The word powerful is not one I would use about myself as I wouldn’t think of myself in that way. … Continue reading →

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My Son, the Artist

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

As many of you might know I have a son who is doing well in the artistic world. Today an article and interview with him were published. Below is a link, which I hope works, that tells you a little … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #182 – Life’s Balancing Act.

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Brooke Shaden Life had always been a balancing act It was how it was for her, So many considerations to be taken into account, How would the family react? How would her children already estranged Respond to her … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #20 – Resting

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Michael

The young mother takes a deep breath as the last of her three children is now asleep. She looks over them as they are resting, understanding that for them the day has been one full of activity and exercise. Her … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -September 15th 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: “Well, I didn’t want tea anyway.”  Her statement was accompanied by the pouring of the tea down the sink. We had argued again. It wasn’t uncommon for us to argue these days. It seemed like one thing … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, grandparent…

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word grandparent I rang my dad just at midnight to tell him about his new grandson. It wasn’t his first as a grandparent but he was alone, and I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #180 – Darcy Longbottom

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Michael

Darcy Longbottom was a jokester A clown, a manipulator and he loved cards. He would play cards all day From both sides of the deck, he was adept. He’d tell you flat and to your face That his name was … Continue reading →

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Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word “kinfolk”

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Michael

Kinfolk They come in all shapes and sizes The long and the short of it all is family is family. As diverse as you can imagine But no matter in what adversity Kinfolk is kinfolk to protect and defend.   … Continue reading →

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Wordle #170 – Sibling Rivalry

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Michael

This week’s word/phrases: raspberry jam toast  firing squad  sibling rivalry goldfish (the animal) Starlight rock opera (i.e. the rock band Queen, The Who or Meatloaf composed songs that had elements of story-telling in the tradition of opera – use this … Continue reading →

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