Tag Archives: pets

Tale Weaver – #257 – Pets – 9th January. The Showda

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Michael

Image: My grandog Ted. I recently had a week with him. He is a lovely little dog who is happy to eat and sleep, chase a ball and be patted. Arthur Koit was an animal lover. All his life, he … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #61 – Quarantine

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Michael

She insisted her small fluff ball dog called Linda Louise accompany her our tour down under. It meant the dog would be quarantined for a few weeks, but she would be able to visit. They pined for each other, it … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Marjorie Nettlespawn 4

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Michael

Marjorie Nettlespawn, my neighbour, came bustling in from her morning walk. In her arms, she held a small bundle of brown fluff.  Marjorie did have a habit of picking things up on her walks like the odd coin or two, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Strange microfiction challenge – Mary’s Breakfast

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Michael

Mary looked across the room at the picture of the angel Gabriel her parents had put on her wall. They said the presence of the Angel would keep her safe as she slept. Mary was concerned less about safety as … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Carl and Rover

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: The Storyteller Abode_ Thanks Louise Carl loved taking his master for a walk. It wasn’t hard to get him motivated. A good solid wag of the tail, a wistful look and a movement toward the front door and the … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – Beauty is in the hand of the penholder

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Michael

There were tears in your eyes Spilling down your face as you Were told of the enormity of the problem. Your love, the one you nurtured Was unwell and you knew It was time to say farewell. You have always … Continue reading →

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#Maydays Prompt – A Little Lost

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

Today’s #maydays prompt may your character lose something, their phone, their marbles, their sheep?   Moving house can be not only tiring but also stressful as all you are focused on is getting the job done as quickly as possible. So it … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #7 – 2016 – Fido

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Michael

http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-black-lab-puppy-on-rustic-wood-background/   The opening sentence for the February 12th, Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “……. For the thousandth time, I promise you, it wasn’t me!”   Fido had that look about him. We’d seen it before. The last time we … Continue reading →

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SoCS Jan. 2/16 – pause/paws

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael

“pause/paws.”    I’m not a ‘paws’ person I have to say. I do try; don’t get me wrong I recently spent a week looking after my son’s house and his little dog. A small white fluffy dog called Ted who … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #37 Pet Story – Frank

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Michael

Image © Joey’s Canine Candids Frank was the cutest of all our dogs. A little brown fluff ball of a dog but so loving and devoted to us. He had come to us via a friend at the dog rescue … Continue reading →

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