Tag Archives: Father

Tale Weaver – #235 – 8th August – Roller Coaster – The Death of a Father.

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Michael

He was standing beside the door to the chapel when he first heard her say it. It was a fine September day, and his dad had just been laid to rest. “Grief,” she said, “It’s a real roller coaster of … Continue reading →

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June 14: Flash Fiction Challenge – Bouquet

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Michael

June 14, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a bouquet. You can explore the meaning of the word or gather a bunch of flowers. Go where the prompt leads. She had written … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #123 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 27

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Michael

This week your challenge is to write about: The secret you just discovered   I thought he was a builder, a quiet man, a father, a man of faith. He worked on sites around the town. Khaki overalls and a … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of June 20, 2017 – We Might Be Lucky

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: Footy and Foodie. Dad sat glumly at breakfast. It was going to be another stinker of a day. Hot days were hard work on the farm. A year ago, on a day not unlike the one looming there had … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 60: Star – A Tough Nuts Day

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Michael

Weave a scene (or two) from your life. Who is your Doppelganger? So, who is going to play YOU in your biopic? Big star? Rising light? Cross-over from sports/music? Someone known for comedy or pathos? Your supporting cast members are . … 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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Tale Weaver 18: Fathers in a Flash – A Bit of Pece and Qiet

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Michael

My dad worked a lot when I was a kid. He left early and came home late in the afternoons. Sometimes he worked on the weekend as well. As a result we did a lot around the house, chopped wood, … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Week of 06-17-2015 – Saturday Ritual

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Michael

Dad was sitting at the table with the racing form guide in front of him. This was a Saturday ritual at our place. He’d study the lists of races, select the horses he thought were worth betting on, fill out … Continue reading →

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SoCS December 12/14 – Back

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Michael

This week the prompt word is “back” The ride home was fraught with tears and hysteria. The call at midnight saying dad I am on the train can you pick me up. My first thought was that bastards hit her … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Birthday Gift

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Michael

Homecoming is not something we have in Australia but we do have birthdays! My birthday arrived on its annual pilgrimage The numbers are increasing But little I can do about it But enjoy the day as I do everyday. My … Continue reading →

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