Tag Archives: self-esteem

Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #52 – Reinvigorated

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael

Image: Walter Reed physiotherapy store 1920s   My wife is an odd woman. For Christmas she and her girlfriends decided to give us blokes a day in the regenerating spa of Dr Frankenfurter. The brochure said it all. ‘ Reinvigorate … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Tridents

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Donning her fins and snorkel, she headed out into the deep water.” It was her quest to find the sirens and acquire the ability to be alluring and fascinating. These qualities she was lacking in. … Continue reading →

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Wordle # 38 – December 8, 2014 – A Casual Affair

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

It was a casual affair. Not great as far as affairs go but one which kept him interested. The down side was his wife, a strong willed woman capable of breaking a bats wing with a swipe of her nose. … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ Jargon, Buzzwords and Management Speak

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Michael

I look at you and see Distressed, perplexed, Emotionally challenged Communication zeroed out. Your trials and tribulations Multiply and divide Depending on latitude and longitude Torments, woes and trauma Meticulously and punctiliously Planned with breathtaking rigor. Fuss pot my mother … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #33 “Endless Walk”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

Image: Matilda Emgård My mother looks across the table You what? I want to be a model. My dear girl are you serious? Yes mother, why not? Your legs are sticks my dear girl. You look awkward in heels Your … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Ralphy

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

This week our story has to begin with this sentence: “He certainly had quite an attitude!” And it extended to all his possessions, principally his vehicles. A bad arse through and through and he wanted everyone to know it. Not … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #32 – Creepus Deepus

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Michael

BEWARE CREEPS FROM THE DEEP!!! That sign marks the start of the road to our place. The deep refers to the deep forest where we live. Once we lived in town until great grandmother had a dispute with the Wicked … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #32 “The Velveteen Rabbit” – Jasper

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Michael

Image: Aranda Dill@Deviant Art When Will was born I thought he would be the one to give Jasper to. Jasper is my teddy, the one I had as a child, the one I have carried with me all these years. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #32 “Contained”

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Michael

Diphylla@Deviant Art Safely contained Petrified to step out Afraid to venture A fairy-tale princess You wish, Cocooned in your own fish bowl. I’ve watched you Read your words Your self-flagellation A pretence, A barrier Figment of your imagination. Is it … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 25/14 – It’s a Matter of Degree

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Michael

Today’s prompt is – “degree/degrees.” It’s all a matter of degree. You hear it all the time. The chance of winning the lottery, success in study and in life it all depends on a few variables that happen to us … Continue reading →

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