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Word Of The Week (WOW #18) – Lassitude

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Michael

Lassitude a state of physical or mental weariness or lack of energy My Cousin Harry lived in a constant state of lassitude. His mum my Aunt Mary was always on Harry’s back about one thing or another. All the while Harry … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 9/15 – My Sister

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster: at Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt is NAME My sister looked at me in disgust, which is a look I have come to expect from her. ‘We do have a name in this town,’ she stated. I … Continue reading →

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SoCS April 4/15 – de/ed

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobster @ Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt: use a word, anywhere in your post that begins with the prefix “de-.” Extra points if your word ends with “ed”! Delivered, destroyed and debilitated. It was how I was feeling … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – March 30th, 2015 – Mum’s Pizza

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “Pizza anyone?” Mum stood at the kitchen door watching us move as a tsunami towards the pizza. Mum’s pizzas left us as drooling idiots. She knew just the right amount of ingredients to put on … Continue reading →

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Okay, What if? Challenge – Film – As It Is In Heaven

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Okay, what if you walked out your door and into your favourite film. Which one would it be, and why? When I stepped out of my door the snow was knee deep and the cold had once … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #15. Inspiration and creativity – Final Reflection on Inspiration

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Michael

I have always found it interesting to reflect on what inspires me to write. Often it has had to do with a perceived audience. When I was writing for students I had particular students in mind for various character and … Continue reading →

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Wordle #53 March 23, 2015 – Bea

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Corridor Sardonic (cynical, sneering, derisive) Pry Kimono Puzzle Hag Theme Moan Velocity Lift Audible Insolent (boldly rude) When Bea was a girl her mother warned her that if she didn’t improve her ways she was destined to … Continue reading →

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Wordle #51 March 9, 2015 – The Bread Knife

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Welter (to roll, toss, wallow, writhe) Callus Plead Bottle Scripturient (desire to write) Hoarse Anguish Iconic Grisly Panic Urban Serrate   When Ollie awoke that morning he thought for minute about the day ahead. He never once … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – February 23rd, 2015 – The Letter Q

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with: “The old typewriter had a mind of its own.” Which was a novelty in itself. If I typed A it typed B, C/D, E/F and so on until I hit Q. Then it took over. … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 95 – Phantasmagoria – February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael

There’s a couple next door Young and newly married They sing each morning They are as most would expect Devoted, in love The most perfect of neighbours. I watch as the woman Young and beautiful Collects herbs and produce from … Continue reading →

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