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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #16 – Going Up.

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Michael

Being in London for the first time my travelling companion Crisp and I were keen to make good use of our time and explore as much as we could. Crisp and I had recently retired and decided to see the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #12 – The Anderson Sisters

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael

It was one of those holidays where all they seemed to do was visit churches and an endless steam of castles. George was getting tired of it and was heard on more than one occasion to voice his opinion about … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Letter J” – The Holiday Journey

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Jealous Junk Jettison Jaded (since we used this word last time you can alternately use Jumble Jollification (n)). merry making) Jeopardize Jackassery Joint Jittery Jostle Journey Joyride The holiday had been a journey to remember. Not always … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #2 – On Holiday with Lester.

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Michael

When my aged companion, Lester, suggested I accompany him on a holiday to the town of Fye I at first thought he was joking. I never considered Lester as the holiday type, he was more your stay at home and … Continue reading →

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Finish the Story #15

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Michael

The Funniest Vacation Ever! Alan spent the winter of ’86 thinking about all the road trips he was subjected to as a child in the old family station wagon. His two children had never experienced hours filled with playing I-spy … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: August 31st, 2018

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Michael

Image: Google Images -Labelled for re-use Summer died that night. It was a sad end to a summer holiday romance. But then again what did I expect, we had met had fun and tomorrow we returned to our respective homes, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Museum of Upper Slobyabib.

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: ©Yarnspinner On my recent world trip with my aging but enthusiastic neighbour Edna Ross, whose enthusiasm waned somewhat when she discovered we would be sharing accommodation. On our second day, we visited the museum of Upper Slobyabib. To our … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #28

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Michael

Image: flight-airport-airplane-plane-34631 pixel photo It was the last day of our holiday. We needed to be packed and out the door early to catch our flight home. Joyce, my aged companion, was not happy. The holiday in Morgue had exceeded … Continue reading →

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Wordle #202 – The Marooned Octopus

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Pint chase fists cease sleeping bag octopus marooned metal breathless pennyworth wastrel (noun). a wasteful or good-for-nothing person. wanderjahr (noun). A year spent travelling abroad, typically immediately before or after a university or college course. Finding the … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #21 – Joyce’s Morning After

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile April 62433e902 After falling asleep on the beach the previous day, Joyce, my aged companion, awoke not feeling in the holiday mode. Her back and legs stung from sunburn and she refused, eyeing me suspiciously, to have anymore … Continue reading →

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