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SoCS Jan. 9/16 – Title – Cocoon

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Michael

I don’t know why but when I saw the note about referring to a film Title my mind went straight to ‘Cocoon’ and the line I always loved when the grandfather is telling his grandson he is going away with … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #2 – 2016 – Uncle Lenny

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Michael

The opening sentence for the January 8th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “It seemed a good idea at the time?” Uncle Lenny had assured us that there was no danger that according to him the input would match the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of January 5, 2016 – Daisy

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Pixabay.com When Cousin Daisy was given a chemistry set at age six her parents knew thought much would come of it. But Daisy loved to play with the chemicals mixing this with that and seeing what might happen. When … Continue reading →

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Wordle #92 “January 4, 2016” – Punitive Measures

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Punitive Tepid Calendar Season Sad Arrhythmic (any disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat.) Cursive Tomorrow Swallow Aquamarine Affirmation Pulchritude (physical beauty; comeliness.) ‘Tis the season for punitive measures he said to himself rubbing his hands with … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #140 “Collage 14″ – Loveable.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Michael

She lived in a small room at the back of the Chemist An anonymous woman Who read a lot, cooked or rather baked Her goods in high demand. Saturdays she attended the market Set up her stall Laid out her … Continue reading →

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SoCS Jan. 2/16 – pause/paws

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

“pause/paws.”    I’m not a ‘paws’ person I have to say. I do try; don’t get me wrong I recently spent a week looking after my son’s house and his little dog. A small white fluffy dog called Ted who … Continue reading →

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Music Friday #23: “Neighborhood” by Space – My Neighbours

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loReEUwxemM   ‘Don’t go in there mister There’s witches in there.’ The old dark house set back on the hill Nestled in our neighbourhood Its dark walls and darkened doors Harboured old ladies Aging spinsters Reclusive and alone. One wondered … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #139 “The Magician” – The Dragon Trick

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mark Stavish   It is serious business Being a magician isn’t for the faint hearted. Once more my hand goes into the hat I feel around Nothing. Nothing! The bloody rabbit’s gotten out again. I sit down crestfallen No … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 26/15 – socks

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Michael

As fate or otherwise might have it yesterday was Christmas Day in the land to the far south. My son delighted in giving me a pair of socks with the statue of David on them. They are a pale blue … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #92 December 22, 2015 – The Visit

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Michael

Image: (Awarded 1st Place) Great Grandmother by SFC Lance Widner – Division 1 (Active Duty Military) CC BY 2.0   I dread the visit This isn’t the place for introductions A new great grand child, little Tilly Though she’ll never … Continue reading →

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