Monthly Archives: December 2024

One Thousand Word Challenge 209: A Conversation at a Beach

For what seemed a while, the two sat there without speaking a word. The sound of the waves lapping at the wide stretch of beach carried the silence, as did a light breeze as first light broke the darkness, and … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1429: The Coldest of Shoulders

So there was this person who existed. They existed in a way that allowed them to be noted as existing, but often they would go through life not recognised or having attention thrown their way, and that’s the way they … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1428: Late Evening

So the other night I was working on something that probably wasn’t all that important, but at the time it seemed important at least, but it wasn’t. But that’s not important. What is important is that I was working on … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1427: It’s all mind games

So I’m sitting here, waiting to interview an artist and it’s not happening right now. Was meant to start a little over an hour ago, but that’s okay. I can still get things done I can still get on with … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1426: Struggling to get anything down

Another few days of struggling to get anything down that could be conducive to writing, or at least furthering my writing. Another few days of struggling to go everywhere and nowhere, and sometimes I wonder how the time seems to … Continue reading

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Bell Shaker

Not an instrument you see every day. Nor one you expect to see a moody photo of. I hope you enjoy.

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Cold by the Cable

I took this photo when I was photographing toe, or rather shortly before they came onto the stage. Thought it’d make for an interesting photo. This is my submission into Leanne Cole‘s Monochrome Madness for this week. Participating is pretty straightforward and … Continue reading

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From Rock to Water

Another coastal photo, and one that I’d like to retake. I like the framing, but I think I can do it a good deal better. Sort of a peaceful photo, even though some strong wave action can be seen. I … Continue reading

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Hitoshi Sakimoto: The Dalmasca Estersand

One listen. I think I’ve thought about doing this one before and didn’t. Decided to give it a go a few days ago, and now have done it, and I’m not sure what to make of what I wrote. Could … Continue reading

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A Person I Once Knew

There was this person I knew in 2014 and 2015. May have met him in 2013. Can’t remember. Anyway, our friendship didn’t take off much until 2014, after I the breakup that got me writing again. Two people in some … Continue reading

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