Tag Archives: Marriage

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 50

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Michael

When my marriage ended, it was not a pretty sight. My wife never saw it coming. She thought she had me so trapped there was nowhere for me to go. Marriage was not about bliss and joy it was about … Continue reading →

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Wordle #206 – Marriage

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Scatter Atemporal ((adj.) free from the limitations of time) Marriage Rounded Locomotive Lopsided Road Opinion Eurhythmic (adj.)) characterized by a pleasing rhythm, harmonious) Revitalize Screenwriter Misguided Marriage, No clear road More lopsided, Morals scattered Like an out … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 46

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Michael

This was a perplexing task in that the obvious answer for me is to talk about myself again. I could discuss history repeating itself with the orange man, but we know all about that. I was married for 23 years, … Continue reading →

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JSW Prompt 6-4-2018 – The Morning After

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Michael

I came out to a breakfast already made and on the table. I was very prone to a big breakfast, and this looked beyond delicious. I was surprised as the night before we had argued over going to visit my … Continue reading →

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Envy: Mary Dowd Part 6

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Mary enjoyed being married. Her mother had told her about the expectations a young bride should bring to a marriage. Always have the housework completed before your husband comes home and always look your best … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 39

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Michael

It was like a hand from the grave would reach out and grab me, and it took all my will power to free myself once again. This was how it felt during the first weeks of separation from my marriage. … Continue reading →

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Envy: Ernest Winston-Jones Part 3

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi On his drive to work that morning Ernest also reflected on how his life had changed. He had woken to find himself once again, alone in the bed. He and Vera had had many raised … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #56 – Erosion

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Michael

Their wedding day arrived amidst expectation, joy and excitement. The pomp and ceremony was carefully planned, the guests like the bride going to great lengths to look their best. Socially it was prestigious to attend. The event went perfectly, no … Continue reading →

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Envy: Vera Winston-Jones Part 6

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi When Ernest left for work earlier that morning, Vera had sat over her coffee aware that later in the morning Mary would be coming over. With Ernest out of the house and now employed at … Continue reading →

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Envy: Mary Dowd: Part 5

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Mary woke the next morning feeling the best she had in a long time. Her mornings had been up until now a matter of facing up to another miserable day. Even though she was relieved … Continue reading →

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