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Open Link Night # 167 – Stupidity

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

The learned professor Stands at the dais notes ready: “ ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’ So Forrest said all those years ago. It is true I’ve led a stupid life. Stupid decisions With stupid women. A stupid dictated to life … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poem – The Nothing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Michael

I am the nothing Today I hover over the abyss. I’m not going to fall in But feel safe and comfortable. When you are nothing You can say and do anything Its doesn’t matter No one is listening No one … Continue reading →

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Wordle #99 “February 29, 2016” – Joan

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Strange Temerity (reckless boldness; rashness.) Luxury Know Suitcase Frequent Jettison (to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 02-16-2016 – Stood Up

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Michael

Image thanks to: TJ Paris She had said he would meet him on the break wall at 3pm. He had been texting her continuously wondering where she had gotten to. As it was the tide was coming in and if … Continue reading →

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Friday Music #21 “Heaven Coming Down” by The Tea Party

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaATa-qmG4 It could never be said you had nothing to do In fact you are busy, made so by circumstance I have watched you, head down bum up Slaving away at your next task You say it passes the day … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-01-2015 – Aunt Jess’ Photo

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Michael

The alien spaceships had hovered overhead for some time. It was the most spectacular of landings and Aunt Jess had taken the photo you see above. We were all mesmerised. There were at least six of them and they all … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #41 – Masks – The Life of the Party

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Michael

  He was the talk of the town, the life of every party but underneath all the bravado there did lay a secret and a life he was happy to hide himself away from. Every social event in town was … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle #2 – Mansy Smythe

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Gnarler (via Yves)A little dog that by his barking alerts his people that there is a burglar inside the house. Chirping Merry (via Yves) Exhilarated with liquor. Jabber (via Yves) To talk thick and fast, … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 14/15 – Indescribable

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

Dear Sir, It has come to my attention that within the blogging world that you are a person of some integrity and experience as a person of learning and discernment. I am a fledgling writer and poet and I am … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #16: “Rattlin’ Bones” performed by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson – Beckoning Me Home

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFZ2uOD4mk Across the wide expanse I see you inching towards me Bit by bit One day at a time. We wish it was quicker Less inhibited But our baggage hinders progress So much to be dealt with Decisions made Guilt … Continue reading →

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