Tag Archives: Stream Of Conscious

SoCS Nov. 11/17 – arm

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

They said he would have given his right arm if he could. Generous to a fault and harmless as they come. So, it came as a terrible surprise to hear that he had been harmed as he had been. A … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 4/17 – shortcut/cut short

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Michael

“What is that?” she asked. “A shortcut to my heart.” “Is it really?” “Yes. Are you game?” “Not sure, is it a rocky shortcut or a smooth shortcut?” “Depends on you, but rest assured I will be there to catch … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct. 6/17 – save/safe

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Michael

What would it mean to life as we know it if we didn’t feel safe anywhere? What if even in our homes there was the chance of being taken out? What if society disintegrated in an untrustworthy world where no … Continue reading →

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SoCS Sept. 2/17 – birth/berth

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Michael

His birthday was celebrated with great aplomb. He was given a berth on the convict ship and set sail for Australia. As his birth rite had been a life of luxury and privilege the berth, he was given came as … Continue reading →

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SoCS Aug. 26/17 – When

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Michael

When it’s time, I’ll come out, and all will be revealed. When I do, you won’t have to worry as you won’t be implicated. When the day arrives, it will be all understated, just a few words saying well here … Continue reading →

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SoCS Aug. 19/17 – Pant

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Michael

He was like a small puppy. Panting, fussing, paying attention to everything that happened. He ran this way and that, getting and fetching. Did she have enough? All she wanted? Could he do more? Could he? Could he? To make … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 29/17 – limb

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Michael

“Paddy, you haven’t a leg to stand on,” she said, “you were seen there, identified as the one there is no point denying it.” I stood and listened wondering what I could say that might get me out of this … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 15/17 – ‘book title’

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Michael

I have recently been reading: The Book of the Unnamed Midwife – Meg Elison I don’t remember the names of the midwives who attended the birth of any of my children. I remember the names of the Drs simply because … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 8/17 – “ick”

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Michael

It was all icky sticky yucky and on top of that a mess. Another recipe, another cooking expedition gone south and me left with egg on my face. My son had asked for a ‘Red Velvet Cake’ for his birthday. … Continue reading →

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SoCS June 17/17 – sign

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Michael

It was a sign of the times in a signpost moment when many thought he should have signed off. But there was no sign of him giving up, in or otherwise and so as he looked at the signposts in … Continue reading →

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