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FFfAW Week of May 20, 2015 –The Rotunda

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Michael

Image: Dawn L Miller The rotunda had stood in this same spot for longer than I could remember. It looked old. It felt old. With each passing season the timbers aged just that bit more. There had been overtures to … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 18th, 2015 – Surprise Orders

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “The crew of the Angel Flame received orders to head out.” It had been a surprise order and Seaman Sean was concerned about the sub’s colour scheme. Anyone who studied camouflage one-o-one knew that orange … Continue reading →

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Wordle #61 “May 18, 2015″ Johnny Mason

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Prevalent Glib (readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so) Amble Choke Morass (any confusing or troublesome situation, especially one from which it is difficult to free oneself; entanglement; a marsh or bog) Cement Mesh Sonder (the realization … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Sunday Prompt #6 – The Cursing Man

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael

It was true Miracles didn’t happen, You had to believe For God moves in mysterious ways. He moved a few feet away from the draught, A fellow occupant bellowed a curse One that if it eventuated Would bring the world … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #6 – He Watches…

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

This week we are to use the below quote as the basis for a piece of writing. “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” —Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck He looks out the … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 16/15 – Stick

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Michael

Badge by: Doobster @Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt is ‘stick’…… It was said that sticks and stones would break my bones. It was also said to walk softly and carry a big stick. In the time I have lived the … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #6 – Azaleas

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Words to play with: azalea century wine disturbance skirt steal wade habit incompatible illusion My mother grew azaleas Some time in the last century. She’d sit and sip a glass of wine Ignoring the disturbance of birds up above. Her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #13 – Heroes – Tiny Small

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Mandy Smith This week’s task: to weave a tale about a hero in your life. It can be a real life hero or an imaginary one. When I went to high school Tiny Small was a kid in … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #60, Still, May 12, 2015 – Keeping Your Head Above Water

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: -Vampire Zombie Keeping your head above water Is hard on Struggle Street. The kids are killing me What with food, health Forever one of them has a cold It’s always ‘I wanna I wanna…’ I am running and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-13-2015 – Being a Duck

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Michael

It sucks being a duck. The thing about us ducks is we are birds of a feather that flock together. A good flock is what we all desire in life. I wish I could strut when I walk instead of … Continue reading →

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