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Wordle #32 – Algaeus Jackus

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words: Coruscation (a sudden gleam or flash of light) Bridge Expulsion Algae Traveller Ooze Ailing Lean Briny Ubiquitous (omnipresent) Pitch Intangible If there was one thing that irritated Jack more than anything else it was the ubiquitous ooze … Continue reading →

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Prompt #78 “Persephone”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Michael

Today we are asked to view this video and use it to create our own piece of writing: Obliged to spend a part of every year there Like living in the past Remember when…? I wanted to believe you were … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt # 31 – The Light

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Today we have been asked to write about the things that illuminate you, guide you home, which are often out of your control, your reach or are simply the way they are since you know of yourself. Write about those … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 21st 2014 – Woman and Child

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

Image by Anja Partin The mother and child looked at me across the wasteland between them and me. The autumn leaves swirled around her ankles, the child cling desperately to her mother. The mothers bare feet shuffle amount the leaves, … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #44 – A Partial Person.

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Michael

My Aunt lost her leg in the great leg debacle of 96. A combination of bad luck and bad medicine. She lived with the shame, of being, as she put it, a half woman. In 01 she was given a … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – October 13, 2014 – The Winch

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Michael

Using the image below and this opening sentence complete the story in 100 – 150 words The people waved at him from the bridge below. Six kilometres upstream the dam had burst and a massive wave was on its way … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 18/14 – The Shape of Things

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Michael

This weeks prompt is: Shape It was they said the shape of things. Hotter days, colder nights. Humbug we all said. It had always been hot in summer and cold in winter. Where we lived was like that every year. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #30 “Crashing Cranes”

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Michael

Image: John Alunan Do you take this………. I do. Do you promise to love, honour and……… I do. Vows. Sacred vows. I made them My commitment. I cherished you Revered you Lived my life in your shadow So enamoured was … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #43

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Michael

c.1925. Tanning babies at the Chicago Orphan Asylum to offset winter rickets My name is Esme Osborne; I am a single woman of means working in this orphanage tanning the little tykes. It always gives me a giggle to see … Continue reading →

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Wordle #30 – A Walk in the Park.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Michael

This weeks words were: Cadence Maverick Nimble Turf Initials Pathology Waxen March Eel Vise Goad Hew   It was the cadence of her voice that drew my attention. The sort of shrill that made you think she lived most of … Continue reading →

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