Tag Archives: Family

Tale Weaver #43 – Fairy Tale Prompt – A Fairy Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Michael

‘T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a……’ Fairy Bastet looked down at the eight pairs of eyes plus one staring back at her. What nonsense she thought, a Fairy Christmas is nothing like that, its … Continue reading →

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Wordle #84 “October 26, 2015” The Girl with the Strawberry Birthmark

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Elapse Birthmark Auburn Haunted Acanthus (any of several plants of the genus Acanthus, of the Mediterranean region, having spiny or toothed leaves and showy, white or purplish flowers.) Flare Unaccountable Mighty Loathsome Tumultuous (highly agitated, as the mind or … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct 3/15 – Expect/Unexpected – Aunt Amanda

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: expect and/or unexpected. We were waiting at the arrivals gate the air of expectation was building by the second. How will we know her? Is she tall? Short? Did she say what she’d be wearing? What colour … Continue reading →

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Kreative Kue 43 – Dad

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Michael

The thing I remembered was the sound of dad singing ‘On the Road Again’ every morning as we set off always looking behind to see if anyone was following. A life on the run was exciting, as I never knew … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #125 “NoEnd House Part 6″ – Feet Under the Table

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Michael

In sombre tones the family gathered The hopeful rubbed their hands together. Expectation was high Riches awaited. They thought they had Crossed their ‘T’s and dotted their ‘I’s. The lackadaisical wanted it over There was drinking to be done Places … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 09-15-2015 – Tex

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Michael

My name is Tex and this is my story. My full name is Texas Alabama Washington Smythe. I hate my name because until I was ten I didn’t know my names were American states. It was my parents; they had … Continue reading →

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Knock, knock Writing Challenge Week #3 – Favourite Artist

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Write about your favourite painting. Why do you like it? What’s the story behind it, do you know? And why is it special to you? One of the things I have learned from age and experience is … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – August 31st, 2015 – Uncle Earl

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Michael

Image: Barbara Beacham Finish the story begins with:  “The cemetery spread along the area known as Devils Abode.” It was a devil of a place to get too. Uphill all the way. Every villain and miscreant ended up buried deep … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #121 “NoEnd House Part 4″ – Remember when…

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

The kids quickly called it the ghost room What was once the lounge room The family meeting place Where we sat around the fire on winter nights Listening to each others stories Celebrating the joy of Christmas Birthdays and gatherings … Continue reading →

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The Scribe’s Cave – Abandoned Places

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

When grandmother retired she shocked everyone by taking up the lease on her great grandfathers abandoned island. All that remained was a rickety jetty from the south bank out to the island, which always looked as if a high tide … Continue reading →

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