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Music Prompt #27: “Trouble in River City” from the musical “The Music Man”

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s60hOgqLFGg     There was trouble there was no doubt, For in a house of men there were issues Where cleaning was concerned. There was trouble brewing, Concern growing and a lot of worry. Dusting was not high on any … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #50: “sending out an SOS” – Message in a Bottle

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Michael

Dear Friends This tale is the most amazing I have ever received and I acquired it by sheer accident. Last Friday as I was walking along the beach near home I came across a bottle washed up on the shore. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 97: January 26, 2016 – Winter Walk

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Michael

Image: Poppy by Liz West CC BY 2.0   It was the winter chills that led to the whole incident taking place. You’d been stuck inside as the rain, snow and winter winds kept all but the hardy from venturing … Continue reading →

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Wordle #95 – The Claw

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Fade Human Dolorous (full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful) Elicit (to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke) Deaden Hibiscus Claw Downpour Irrelevant Fear Adversary Attrition (a reduction or decrease in numbers, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #143 “The Empress” – Babies

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Michael

From the very first day You were with child. But you never let on After all it was An embarrassment, a shame A time for family to shun and exile you. For their own good, of course. Later you showed … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #26: “Terrible Things” by April Smith and the Great Picture Show

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9-I0ULERA   It wasn’t the terrible things I did Or was it? It wasn’t the terrible things I said Or was it? But you slipped away in the dead of night Another in a long line of escapees Fleeing the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver#49 – Fairy Tale Prompt – Prince Cyril

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Michael

Image: © Rose’s Garden   Rose loved her garden and spent many hours pottering about planting, weeding, propagating and just admiring the results of her handiwork. She liked her garden; she knew all her plants and their personalities and had … Continue reading →

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Music Friday #25: “Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed – Sultry Girl

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsVLIiI8Vfo   Sultry girl looks up from her mirror Spies the world flitting by Thinks I’m all but ready to go. Her eyes and lips smell of magic Intrigue and mystery from every pore She thinks who shall it be … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #48: snow drops – Aunt Sally’s Garden

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: snow drops by taleweavering   Aunt Sally grew snowdrops. And she grew them well. She was the only person in our street who could grow such things. It was doubly amazing as we lived at the time in tropical … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 95: January 12, 2016 – Yellow Orchids

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Michael

I’m on my walk; it’s just on 6am The cool air is invigorating I’m surrounded by the silence of the morning Shattered by the occasional worker Driving through my thoughts. I pass by the gardens resplendent in orchids Their bright … Continue reading →

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