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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #4- 2016 – Enough is Enough.

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-shoes-walking-feet-grey-gravel-blue-jeans/ The opening sentence for the January 22nd  Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “Enough is enough.” I found myself hopelessly in love. But it was a love I didn’t want to stuff up like I had so many other relationships. … 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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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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Photo Challenge #92 December 22, 2015 – The Visit

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Michael

Image: (Awarded 1st Place) Great Grandmother by SFC Lance Widner – Division 1 (Active Duty Military) CC BY 2.0   I dread the visit This isn’t the place for introductions A new great grand child, little Tilly Though she’ll never … Continue reading →

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Wordle #89 “December 14, 2015” – A Red Velvet Frock

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Roof Ethanol Washbasin Heartbeat Atelier (a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.) Pollen Fascination Frock Psychedelic Velvet Vociferate (to speak or cry out loudly or noisily; shout; bawl.) Bolt   I always had … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers 4 December 2015 – Hope

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Michael

One of the things that sustained him in his confinement was the light that always shone in the distance. Nine days out of ten it was in his mind but on that one day he saw it shining brightly his … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of 12-01-2015 – Aunt Jess’ Photo

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Michael

The alien spaceships had hovered overhead for some time. It was the most spectacular of landings and Aunt Jess had taken the photo you see above. We were all mesmerised. There were at least six of them and they all … Continue reading →

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Wordle #87 “November 30, 2015” Professor Elbow

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Elbow Emotional Docile Glass Shivaree (a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noise makers given for a newly married couple; charivari. Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration.) Cake Prodigious (extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #133 “Getting Cozy with Uncertainty” – What is Truth?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Michael

For this week’s challenge I want us to get philosophical up in here. What do you know for sure? What did you know in youth but lose sight of maturity? What is something really important that you have learned through … Continue reading →

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Music Friday Prompt #16: “Rattlin’ Bones” performed by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson – Beckoning Me Home

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Michael

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFZ2uOD4mk Across the wide expanse I see you inching towards me Bit by bit One day at a time. We wish it was quicker Less inhibited But our baggage hinders progress So much to be dealt with Decisions made Guilt … Continue reading →

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