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Mondays Finish the Story – May 11th – 17th, 2015 – Stepping Out

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Arriving at the beach, she reflected on her life.” She was on her own now. Johnno was recently departed and was in the grave. She’d had a life of privilege and wealth. Private schools, a … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #106 “Valuable Lessons from Mum”

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Michael

Today is Mother’s day in Australia. My mother died in 1983, such a long time ago and she was only a young woman by today’s standard. She was a stay home mum; every morning she would make breakfast, which was … Continue reading →

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Literary Saturday Prompt #5

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Michael

“Most men and women will grow up to love their servitude and will never dream of revolution.” —Brave New World by Aldous Huxley   It was a daily grind there was no doubt about it but it had always been … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 9/15 – My Sister

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster: at Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt is NAME My sister looked at me in disgust, which is a look I have come to expect from her. ‘We do have a name in this town,’ she stated. I … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 05-06-2015 – Sightseers.

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Michael

Jose had had just about enough. Damn those American tourists and all their whinging. Their collective ignorance astounded him. Did they know this was a one-paddle vessel? His loud and obnoxious passengers had thrown him a hundred dollar note saying … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 4th, 2015 – Life Sucks

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “After losing her head, she realized that the rest of her body was falling apart!” Life was cruel she thought. The restraints had weathered and scarred her wrists from the action of the metal. They … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Week of 4-15-2015 – Sleeping Giant Island

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Michael

There was something alluring if not bordering on stupidity as we approached Sleeping Giant Island. As our dingy slipped across the shimmering water towards the island there was an air of excitement growing among the assembled passengers. Only Oscar the … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – April 13th, 2015 – Great Uncle Henry

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “The neighbors were not happy about my choice of yard art.” Then again they were never happy about most things like trimming my edges and pruning the roses. But it was the erection of the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #56 “April 13, 2015″ Uncle Harvey

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Yellow Scene Dysphemism (the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for amore neutral one.) Seven Crocus Worm Hello Damp Emollient (having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance;soothing, especially to the skin) … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 11/15 – Jour

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster @Mindful Digressions One day soon I will fly away Into northern skies To foreign lands and foreign people I hope it’s you who waves me goodbye I hope it’s you who waves me home. One day soon … Continue reading →

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