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The Mirror Man… Stuart France

* If it were possible to achieve objectivity for a space… We could reflect on what it might mean for man. Yet, even the most spotless surface, would only hold its image reversed. And since we have now out grown … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle VI… Stuart France

* … As Skunk neared the ledge of the cliff-face, buttock first, Eagle picked up the round stone out of the fire and threw it at him. The hot stone tore through Skunks body, and out through his mouth, carrying … Continue reading

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Fragile strength

Unfettered beauty Riding the storms of Chaos Fragile as a heart There are few things as strong…or as fragile…as a butterfly. Their delicate wings can withstand both wind and rain, yet the touch of a finger can damage them beyond … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle V… Stuart France

* … So, Skunk squirted musk into the water. The place where the water was immediately went dry and Eagle and his wives disappeared. Soon the water surged back in again and when Skunk looked he could still see Eagle … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle IV… Stuart France

* …Eagle arrived back at the lodge before Skunk. He seized the Plover sisters and trampled on their bellies until little skunks lay scattered all about on the ground. Then Eagle gathered up his belongings and left the lodge, taking … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Ahead #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Arch #writephoto

* Silent ghosts wander Half forgotten memories Cloistered past present * Glimpsed in the shadows Flickers of recognition Dance in the dust motes * Old stone holds magic Childhood imagination Remembers wonder * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle III… Stuart France

* … When Eagle returned from the hunt he said to Skunk, “tomorrow you will come with me when I go hunting.” “But, Brother, I am no hunter,” protested Skunk. “Nevertheless, you will pick up a deer I brought down … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle II… Stuart France

* …Eagle and Skunk retired to their beds after eating. Before long Skunk began to laugh out loud. “You are very annoying,” said Eagle, “what is so funny that it is worth keeping me awake?” “We have mice,” said Skunk, … Continue reading

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle… Stuart France

* In the beginning, Skunk and Eagle shared a dwelling. Eagle hunted for food and Skunk prepared it to eat. “Never approach my bed when I am out hunting,” said Eagle, “you will cause it to reek with your stench.” … Continue reading

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