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Tale Weaver – #183 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Grartor

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Grimace Street was awash with excitement as it was that time of the year when Miss Marble held her grartor party. It was an event she held every two years, and this year it promised to be as good a … 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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Sunday Writing Prompt “Satire” – The Plural.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

I get sick of hearing people talk in the plural. “On our holiday we did this.” “Last week we had dinner at the Ace restaurant.” “We are so in love.”   You never hear: “On my holiday I did..” Well, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #182 – Strange Things in My Neighbourhood – August 2nd. – Miss Marble’s Ruby

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Image: Starfish fungus © morpethroad. Miss Marble of 46 Grimace Street was a witch who manufactured multiple potions and at times the odd spell. To do this, she had to have secrets, and she had one secret in particular. Behind … Continue reading →

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Wordle #205 – The Potato

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Potatoes Scrimshank ((v.) to avoid one’s obligations/duties; to shirk) Malign Review Operation Larder Cellmate Mail Torporific (n.)) causing lethargy) Negligible Panting Martyr The potatoes were a much-maligned vegetable in the pantry of life. They were often consigned … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Quotes”

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Michael

To most people, he was a simple man. To those watching him as he progressed through life he didn’t appear to aspire to a lot, and if he did, he kept it to himself. He wasn’t a man of exceptional … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #181 – Street Performers – 26th July – He Once Jammed With john Lennon

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Michael

I rounded the corner, and there he was. Sitting on the steps, plucking out a tune that I am sure in his head sounded brilliant. He didn’t see me nor anyone else. His focus was on some far off lullaby … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #180 – Growth – 19/7/18

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Michael

Exploring the concept of growth. When she was a small girl, her mother took to her bed and not long after her stepfather took to the girl’s bed. So began a messed up life, a life where what one might … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #222 – Life’s Swing

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

Life’s swing is so easily taken for granted.   The back swing is when you are: Expectant In anticipation Looking forwards   The down swing is when it’s all: Happening Excitement In the moment.   I know where I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Wordle #204 – Mr Perkins

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Breakable Sawbones ((n.) a surgeon or physician) Marsh Cry Wither Mortar Crouch Latex Gloves Preta (n.)) a wandering or disturbed ghost) Cellar Mournful Cauterize Mr Perkins was our town’s doctor though we referred to him more as … Continue reading →

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