Tag Archives: Tale Weaver

Tale Weaver #65 – The Old House

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Michael

The old house has been at 39 Gortage Street, a long time. It has had many owners over the years and has not remained in anyone’s family for long. There was something about the house that put people off staying … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #64: May 5 2016: School Yard Games – Hand Tennis

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: (Traffic Light Tree ©Kevan CC BY 2.0) Red Light Green Light Think of this game – traffic lights – the significance and symbolism, importance of them – and expand upon it, however you wish.   As children we were encouraged … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #63 – Arrival – The Visit

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to consider the concept of an arrival   It was the flickering of lights, then the alarm beside my bed that triggered me awake and into a state of uncertainty. At 6am one’s lights don’t … Continue reading →

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TW/FT Prompt: April 21 2016: Rethink – Rewrite – Erkla McKurkle

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

For this challenge, choose a fairy tale/fable that is familiar to you, whether you love or hate it – and REWRITE some aspect, element.    Erkla McKurkle stood before the mirror and squinted as she looked at the woman before … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #61 – Departure. – The Door Slammed

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Michael

The door slammed. The voice in virulent vitriol faded as he stepped into his future. The months of argument and violence were now behind him. His departure was not a smooth take off, not a calm embarking but rather a … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 60: Star – A Tough Nuts Day

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Michael

Weave a scene (or two) from your life. Who is your Doppelganger? So, who is going to play YOU in your biopic? Big star? Rising light? Cross-over from sports/music? Someone known for comedy or pathos? Your supporting cast members are . … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #59 – Journey – Insanity to Sanity

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Michael

Image: Google images This week’s prompt: It can be a physical journey, a spiritual journey, a hypothetical journey, a journey of two minds or as many as you can fit in there, a journey of pure fantasy……whatever way you go … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers 58: Vernal Equinox – Spring Fancy

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Michael

image: vernal equinox @ yogaflava.blogspot.com This week’s task:  As Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, and I paraphrase: “In the Spring a [person’s] fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” What does your fancy turn to in Spring?   My boyfriend looked up … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale Prompt #57 – Quest – A Maiden in Distress

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Michael

Bells and whistles were shattering my night. I was suddenly pleased I hadn’t turned off my alerts. I looked at my phone. Lady Myrtle Purple was missing. I rang the number the alerts alerted me to. My right hand man … Continue reading →

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Tale Weavers # 56: March Madness – Just Two Guys

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Michael

Image: The Full Moon Triskelion Pendant Series: The Full Crow Moon: March   Tale Weavers, this week – anything goes; only two stipulations. One: at least some of your tale should transpire in March. Two: that the tale have at least a moment … Continue reading →

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