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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest.

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Michael

There was spirited debate around the respective magical qualities of the two local castles. Both had been there a long time. The castle at the pointy end of Pointy Creek Road had a well-known majesty about it whereas the castle … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #293 – ‘Pepperonipizza’

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: – raventhird When the blog “pepperonipizza” appeared in my feed one day, I became immediately entranced. The writing was vibrant and refreshing. After several interactions I discovered, Pepper, as she wanted to be known, was a woman of some … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Intimacy”

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Michael

Their intimacy was the time each night When he held her, and she held him. The day’s matters were put aside All that mattered was them. Her physical self excited him, Her spiritual self uplifted him. Some nights it was … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: December 6th, 2019 – In The Icy Water.

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Michael

A crack like a gunshot pierced the frozen air and the ice broke. It all happened in a second, one minute he was on the ice, the next plunging into a world colder than he ever imagined. It was in … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #252 – Making Sense of Nonsense – jodhoeing

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Michael

The Cranxz loved nothing more than a good jodhoeing. It was all about puddles. The Cranxz found jodhoeing in a puddle the best thing it could do. They would sit in the puddle usually at a depth to cover most … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #251 – Jobs – 28th November – Someone Has To Do It.

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t the best job around, but as his mum had told him on his first day: “Someone has to do it.” She also reminded him the job needed to be done well as no one liked a sloppy worker. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Overcoming Adversity

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Michael

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela It’s that time of the year down here with summer coming the bush fire season is upon us. It’s been unusually … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – # 250 – Cup – 21st November – My Cup Runneth Over!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Michael

“My cup runneth over!” he exclaimed as we sat in the café on the presumption of enjoying morning tea together. It was happening again as it had the week before. In front of us, the coffee stain spread over the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Lost and Found”

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Michael

Mum sat on the lounge her head in her hands, the look of utter surprise on her face. Seconds earlier, there had been an audible gasp from her which gave us all reason to come running thinking something had gone … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 249 – Holiday – 14th November

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Michael

The traffic is heavy We might be late The flight won’t wait. Frustration mounts as we edge forward. Angry words begin to flow “We should have left earlier.” “If you hadn’t dilly-dallied we’d be there by now.” Then the traffic … Continue reading →

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