Tag Archives: Family

Writing Prompt #153 “Collage 20” – Mother and Daughter

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Michael

When the old lady saw she stopped. There were triggers of past times A little girl who was different Who sought out attention, Who wanted to be what she wasn’t. A teenager who flouted rules, stayed out late, Who never … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 2 – He Said/She Said

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Michael

He said he’d love her, For better or worse Said he’d be there for her Through the good and bad But then he said he didn’t love her Said she was not affectionate enough.   She said she’d love him … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #53 – Helping Hands – Working with My Son

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Michael

Image © morpethroad It was to be a day of catch up and bonding and we had the most enjoyable day taking in the city and the fine cafes that can be found down narrow alley ways crowded with shoppers … Continue reading →

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SoCS Jan. 16/16 – “what”

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Michael

What? It was mum again, calling out in the middle of a conversation she was for one never a part of and two she wouldn’t have been able to contribute to, as she knew nothing about pedagogy. Roger from school … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #2 – 2016 – Uncle Lenny

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 8th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “It seemed a good idea at the time?” Uncle Lenny had assured us that there was no danger that according to him the input would match the … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #1- 2016 – New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 1st Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:   “Of all the places I thought I would end up on New Year’s Eve…”  I had planned a quiet night, as I was way past New Year’s … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-29-2015 – Bert

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Michael

My Grandfather Bert was a collector. He had a thing for the works of man. No matter what it was if someone had bothered to create it and construct it Bert felt obliged to not only recognise it but also … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Australia

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Michael

When I was a kid, so many years ago, I would wake up on Christmas morning full of expectation and excitement. Christmas for us meant an early morning, the discovery of what Santa had left, and generally a play day, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 45 – Christmas Flash Fiction – Christmas Morning

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Michael

This week we are asked to write a 150-word flash fiction beginning: “It was Christmas morning and all through the house…..” the dust sat contentedly on the bookshelves, the mites played gleefully in the carpet fibres, the spiders wove new … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of December 22, 2015 – Mrs Gorringe

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Michael

Photo Credit: Etol Bagam Mrs Gorringe didn’t like Christmas week. It was the hustle and bustle and the impatience of people that worried her into staying in as much as she could. On top of that the days were so … Continue reading →

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