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Creative Expressions #9: Black and white memories – The Rose Sisters

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Our town bred eccentrics. I should know I am one of them. The Rose sisters Camellia, Violet and Daisy were always trying to stretch the boundaries of fun. During the war years our local paper tried various ways of lifting … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Photo Prompt #47 – February 10 – I See You All Around Me

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Image: Catrin Welz-Stein I see you all around me The winter snow never chills me As once it did. You take me into your arms Guarding against the cold You are shelter and nurture. I see you all around me … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Writing to the Art of Danny Gregory – A Mouthful of Onion.

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

Image: Danny Gregory Life comes with challenges Youth, health, learning, Age, no energy, death. So much is promised, The world is your oyster Its there for the taking. But taking is easier said than done. What if circumstance prevents Youth, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#167 – Go Julia Go

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is to make up the conversation that is occurring below. It’s the fifth race that’s got me stumped. Not a winner amongst them Well the winner is there. Yes but which one? It’s a hard game. It … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #58 – Denial

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Antique birthing chair used until the 1800s   Charles I don’t like. But Marigold it’s the latest in birth appliances. Charles please not the ‘b’ word, I’m happy in denial. But Marigold your day is approaching. Well it was … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Feb. 9th, 2015 – Juliette

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Dropping her line into Fool’s Lake, she patiently waited for something to bite.” It didn’t long and Juliette began to feel fishing was like her life…slow. She had not spent all those years of rigorous … Continue reading →

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Monday Wordle #47 – February 9, 2015 – The Canal

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Canal Ripple Elegance Shawl Scripture Improvise Baggage Oubliette (a secret dungeon with an opening in the ceiling) Syrup Dent Paddle Petition I woke up with a head like a foot and knowing I was … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #93 – Goya* – Hard Work and Prayer

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michael

My Grandfather was a remote type of man. It was not often he was willing to discuss anything with me despite my constant pestering. He told me one tale that has always fascinated me. When he was a small boy … Continue reading →

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“Love Is In Da Blog” February – This is Us

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michael

Dawn is breaking The morning light seeps through the gloom Illuminating the place we are in. I look at you, Asleep in my bed. I listen to your breathing Watch your face, your eyes aflutter in dreams. Are you in … Continue reading →

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SoCS February 7/15 – Love/Hate

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Michael

This week’s prompt is: Opposites in emotion combined with Bee’s great ‘Love is da Blog’ prompt for February. I have a love /hate relationship with food. I love to eat but I hate what it does to me. Somewhere you’d … Continue reading →

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