Tag Archives: history

Photo Challenge #297 – Talk to Me.

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Michael

Image: WallpaperFlare.com   You could have changed you know Been a better person One to be proud of If only you’d talked to me. It wasn’t for want of trying, was it? But you are so pig-headed Stubborn and arrogant … Continue reading →

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What do you See? June 11/2019 – The Faceless Saint.

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Michael

The Church of Saint Faceless in the town of Thud served as a reminder of the past of a time when things weren’t always as good as they are today. Saint Faceless, patron saint of the Miserably Poor, was born … Continue reading →

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Wordle #120 – Esther Grimalkin

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Ether   Grimalkin- an old female cat: an ill-tempered old woman Attic   Dusk Augur- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/augur?s=t Curse Cabal- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/cabal?s=t Zodiac Sign Dripping Tattered Misgiving Strangleweed- The dodder is also known by the folk name “strangleweed” because it wraps itself … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 4

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Michael

Parts 1, 2 & 3 can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ Mr Marsden wasn’t always an old man. There was a time when he was a small boy, and his father told him he was destined to become a … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Fallen #writephoto

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

The two boys looked aghast at what had happened. Their boyish game of hiding behind the rock statues had resulted in both now lying on the ground. “What did you do?” asked one of the other. “I didn’t do anything, … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto – The Cleaning Lady – Part 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

The Cleaning Lady gathered her vacuum cleaner and headed off down the hallway towards the statue of Sir Cedric the Grizzler. She knew all about Sir Cedric who in history had been better known as “Pain in the Arse Cedric.” … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #62 – 12 December 2017

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Michael

Photo from the Commons at Pixabay Washed clean after years at sea, the bottle and message remain a mystery as it can’t be opened. Speculation is rife. What if someone is desperate? What if its the map to secret treasure? … Continue reading →

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Wot I Shot Wednesday.

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Michael

Each Wednesday is a quiet blogging day for me so I am going to post a photo or two I took today and write a short story/explanation about it. You are welcome to join in and share your Wednesday shots … Continue reading →

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SoCS Sept. 2/17 – birth/berth

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Michael

His birthday was celebrated with great aplomb. He was given a berth on the convict ship and set sail for Australia. As his birth rite had been a life of luxury and privilege the berth, he was given came as … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday #5 Challenge – Sentimental Journey – Back in Time

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3y0KbLvWLY Daisy and I set off on the journey to back to a time when we were young and carefree. Where once it might have been on a bicycle built for two nowadays with our advancing age it was more … Continue reading →

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