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Wordle #165 – The Offal was what undid him.

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Shine  Clip  Abash (v)) to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert;make ashamed or embarrassed) Read Salvage Celadon (n.)) a pale grey-green, any of several Chinese porcelains having a translucent, pale green glaze..) Permeate Sag Nervous Vacant Offal … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt: Fly like a Falcon

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Michael

You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit. Oscar Wilde. She looked at him with an air of disdain and reminded him of what she represented. … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Mix–22 July 2017 – Mabel

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad The challenge today is to write a story or poem using the point of view of an animal.  My name is Mabel and I’m a black Angus grazing in the back paddock for Farmer Mudd. It’s a … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -July 21st 2017 – The Hunger

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Below the city’s cobblestones, it shifted, restless and hungry. It had been a while, and it hated having to hide away from the public glare. The last time it had not ended well. There was little … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #129: Around The House 20.07.17 – Woody’s Story

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad This week’s task: Weave a tale from the perspective of an object, say something around your house, or within the broader world. The name’s Woody. I’m a wooden spoon in Lucky’s utensil drawer. You know the one … Continue reading →

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Wordle #164 – Darcy Prattle

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Climb Vague Sadness Perish Pangs  Nepenthe (n.)) A drug or drink, or the plant yielding it, mentioned by ancient writers as having the power to bring forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble. anything inducing a pleasurable sensation of forgetfulness, especially of sorrow … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt: July 16, 2017: Fine Dining – Kitchen Tricks

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Michael

After weeks of cajoling, I’d finally got her to agree to a dinner date. The clincher was my suggestion I would cook for her. She looked surprised at my confidence in my ability to cook anything beyond boiling water. I … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Mix–15 July 2017 – Character

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google Images labelled for re-use. She looked at him with an element of surprise. “There’s more to you than meets the eye,” she said looking him up and down, “I thought you were nothing more than a two-dimensional card-board … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #9: “Liability” by Lorde #amwriting #music #musicchallenge

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google Images labelled for re-use. It was the way she dressed You could have guessed it was a cry For help for attention, who knows what went on in her mind. The little girl in the loud clothes Ever … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver No 128 – 13/7/17 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Banjoher

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Michael

Today’s nonsense word is Banjoher.   In the back streets of the most disgusting and dirty town on the earth, the gang of four sat around a raging fire inside an old forty-four-gallon drum. They needed to warm themselves before … Continue reading →

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