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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #126 – Isolation

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Michael

I live in a rural part of the country where isolation is easy to come by and one that is readily chosen over the crowded city. I do go to the city, it’s a nice place to visit, but I … Continue reading →

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November 15: Flash Fiction Challenge – Mary

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Michael

November 15, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that uses scraps. It can be scraps of dried flowers, paper, metal, fabric, food — any kind of scraps you can think of. Then write a … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

We were ever so glad when the thaw arrived. It was the start of December and Christmas loomed high on the horizon. It was, of course, the result of climate change, but the deniers continued to espouse their theories that … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Michael

We are all multi-faceted, and this image to me illustrates that idea. The notion that like an onion we have many dimensions to us comes to mind. I think we’d all like to think there is more to us than … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – June 16, 2017 – Morpeth Road

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Michael

Morpeth Road on a quiet day. Behind my house, the creek and the farm. Contented cows on a contented day. For: https://ceenphotography.com/2017/06/16/cees-which-way-photo-challenge-june-16-2017/

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Thursday photo prompt: Derelict #writephoto – Mrs Savage

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael

The story was that Mrs Savage had lived in the old place and after her death it had been left to ruin. She had been married to Mr Savage, a railway fettler who was killed working on the train line … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 14 – Tedium

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael

Why does lunchtime Wednesday Alter my thoughts from work to the weekend? I stay focused until that time. I then wander into fantasyland The weekend prospects of party Of relaxing, of friends, of dinners. By rights I should stay on … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #13 – Walking

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s task to write a compact (not more than three paragraphs) haibun inspired by the concept of walking. Outside this morning it is windy, the first strong winds of the season. We are heading out of autumn and towards winter … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #145 “What do you weigh?” – Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1I_hFwzOYA   The question was what do you value How do you want to be weighed? Do I have any defining moments? I thought the obvious thing is my children If you’ve read this blog before you’d know That I … Continue reading →

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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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