Tag Archives: parents

Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage” – Mum and Dad

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Michael

My dad was a dreamer, which was at odds with the fact he didn’t sleep all that well. In the middle of the night, he’d be awake and would often go into the shed and tinker with his car. He … Continue reading →

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50 Word Thursday #24 – Stay in School

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Michael

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Hurry, it’s over here. Where? Here. Are you sure? Yes now get a move on; we’ve got ten seconds before we forget what we are on about. What a nuisance, forget my head if it … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 29/18 – ‘ask someone else’

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Michael

My parents were busy people who wanted and needed their weekends to relax and recharge before the next week began. So it befell to us kids to respect their wishes and basically keep out of their hair. I was working … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS – Family

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Your family dynamics growing up. I am the second child of four. My older brother is five years older than me, and for the most part growing up, I was his irritating little brother. At times I … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 36 – Parental Expectation

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Michael

Illustration: Al Margen Parents have expectations, don’t they? You want your child to be successful in some sort of way acceptable to you. My parents, I think, wanted us to be competent in whatever we did. They were very working … Continue reading →

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Three Quotes Three Days: Day Two

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Michael

The rules: Thank the person who nominated you.  – Thanks, Bill @ https://goodtobealivetoday.wordpress.com/                        ( Share a post each day for three consecutive days (3 quotes total) Explain why you like … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of July 11, 2017 – A Sigh of Relief.

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Grant-Sud. “I can see your house from up here,” said the higher to the lower. “Not if you jump you won’t,” replied the lower looking up at his friend. “You’ve got pigeon crap all over your roof.” “Yeah I … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #6:The child – Marcus

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: Else Berg “Don’t you ever think he might be lonely sitting there all day?” asked Ellie to her friend May. May looked across at her son Marcus sitting in his play pen pulling on the ears of his fluffy … Continue reading →

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Tuesday is Challenge Day! – The Parent of the Artist.

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Michael

You said your son’s an artist? Yes. And this is art? Yes, he says we are now part of his installation. For how long? The month he says. A MONTH? Yes for the length of the exhibition. But I have … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 18 – In the Staffroom

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write an office poem. It’s the hustle bustle The urgency of every decision Piles of requests and orders Referrals from over worked staff The endless paperwork Rising stress and trauma Of deadlines and student reports. I breathe … Continue reading →

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