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Music Prompt #32 ” “Riverside” by Agnes Obel – Down By the River

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4bTi8mpWpI   We’ve been down by the river It’s just across the river flat. In times of flood we see it Skimming along the banks Holding it back from swamping us. Our river is the life of the valley The … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 55 Making Sense of Nonsense – Agrotive

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Michael

Today’s word to play with is “agrotive”. Use it in any form you wish but in a way that explains the meaning you attach to it. Charles had acquired an agrotive ability. He liked to exercise his agrotive abilities at … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #102 March 1, 2016 – Patricia’s Mask

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Michael

Image: Carnival in Venice -29 by Stefan Insam CC BY-SA 2.0 Patricia loved her mask She wore it everywhere Even in the shower. At night she’d place it beside her bed In a place within arms length Should the need … Continue reading →

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Wordle #99 “February 29, 2016” – Joan

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Strange Temerity (reckless boldness; rashness.) Luxury Know Suitcase Frequent Jettison (to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #31: “I Can’t Escape Myself” by The Sound – Alice

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ad2ujW5Sl8   “This is no escape Locking yourself away like this.” My sage ever the wise one At times stating the bleeding obvious Looks at me in the same way as of day one, Full of love and concern. “You … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers #54: Fractured Fairy Tales – Beryl Saves the Day

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Michael

It was a beautiful day in the Forest of Witches and Beryl; the Benevolent Witch had awoken to sunshine, birds chirping and imaginary boats bobbing on an imaginary sea. The last part was her own invention and she fancied herself … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #101 February 23, 2016 – Being You

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael

Image: Sparrow – Four Photographs by Victor Rakmil   I wondered what might happen If you suspended yourself in my life If you took leave and settled in. Would you wake in the midnight hour Distressed from vivid dream Seek … Continue reading →

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Wordle #98 “February 22, 2016” To Feck or be Feckless

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

This week’s fun words: Sleek, Elocution (a person’s manner of speaking or reading aloud in public: the study and practice of oral delivery, including the control of both voice and gesture.) Decapitate, Twine, Clear, Perfume, Feckless (ineffective; incompetent; futile: having no sense of … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #147 “Collage 17” – The Answer

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Michael

“The answer,” she said. “Is within the statement. Its how you made them feel that is so important. You may have said profound things You may have done great work But when they think of you they’ll remember how they … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #30: “Land of Confusion” by Genesis – Edges of Our Mind

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBIa8z_Mts   It was the pat on the back The hint of a genesis that inspired Many to seek success blindly But crumble in confusion When rockets flew, Bombs exploded. Just another day Of liars and cheats. Did they ever … Continue reading →

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