Tag Archives: Family

A morning with three of my grandsons.

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

Three of my grandsons are Jack aged 4, William aged 3 and Beau aged 2. Last Saturday morning I was on small boy duty as their mother went off on a Christmas shopping trip. It was a series of adventures … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #24: Moonlit night

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: Iliya Repin Lady Grace often walked out at night. On moonlit nights you’d see her walking towards the Manor brook her hound Felix by her side. Lady Grace stood before the brook, her hands clenched as she looked into … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 26/16 – pretty

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

It was pretty clear that pretty soon trouble would eventuate and then there was no telling the pickle he would find himself in. It was always a disappointment thinking of such things considering the pretty person he was in a … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #2: James (25.11.16)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Michael

James was never seen again after setting off down the rutted, puddled road. He had packed a pair of undies and a clean handkerchief and announced he was never coming back. And he didn’t. Mum waited an hour for him … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale Prompt # 94 : Alien Fairy Tales 11.24.16

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Michael

One thing that never surprised me was anything that happened at Miss Marble’s. Her interactions with the people in our street were well known, as was the order system that seemed to be endless from all corners of the country. … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #23: Dragons’ egg

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

The Dragons were held in high esteem in the town. It wasn’t every town that could boast fire breathing dragons. Peter and Eunice Dragon were also pillars of society. They worked tirelessly on every committee and promoted the town at … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 12/16 – “mem.”

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Michael

The memo came in the form of a memorandum neatly typed telling me of the plan for the next day. There was to be a memorial to my Uncle Fred. As it was Remembrance Day we were all asked to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #128 “November 7th, 2016” Barney Tusk

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Irreplaceable Tusk Scapula (shoulder blade) Scarlet Ingenue (The part of an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman, especially as represented on the stage.) Constitute Fetish Mistress Dose Maze Vandal Necroscope (Someone who can communicate with the dead.) … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Violet sky #writephoto

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

The sunset suggested a hot day tomorrow. We dreaded it as the search had taken its toll already with several searchers overcome in the heat of the day. So we gathered for our now familiar evening briefings. So far there … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #18: Lost

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: Andreassen, Olav Johan, Stormnatten, olje på lerret.jpg How did a perfectly normal and peaceful Sunday afternoon at the beach turn into a near tragedy beyond comprehension. The family had come for the day, a trip from the country taking … Continue reading →

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