Hello and welcome to MC67. Another Friday, another Microcosms contest… another last minute trawl through Wikipedia’s list of people born on this date: 14 APRIL. This week, we’re looking at thespian astral twins – actors born on the same day – and roles they have played. 1925 – Rod Steiger: Victor Ipolitovich Komarovsky (“Doctor Zhivago”: 1965) 1933 –…
Hello and welcome to MC66! The eminent Billie Holiday was born on 7 April 1915. She was a famous American jazz singer who grew up poor and faced many, many hardships in her life. She was not a classically trained singer, but people were drawn to her for her unique and sultry voice. Her most…
Hello and welcome to MC65. Yes, here we are at the end of the first quarter of Year Two of Microcosms! Time moves on so swiftly – it’s already British Summer Time in the UK, and the five hour difference between here and New York has been restored. But rest assured: whatever time of year it is,…
I’m baaaaack! Hey, everyone – KM here. Geoff has the week off. He held down the fort on a solo basis long enough, and life is going a little better for me, so I’m ready to be a part of things again. 🙂 Even though he’s tired of me saying so, I’m going to say…
Welcome, one and all, to Microcosms 63. (I’m resisting the temptation to start with “Top o’ the mornin’ to ya!”) A couple of notes before we get down to business: *** PLEASE BE AWARE *** *** New York has changed over to daylight saving (EDT) *** Here in the UK, for instance, for this week…
Welcome back, flash fictionistas. This week, it’s Microcosms 62. Read on for details of your mission, should you wish to accept it! *** ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET *** Include which THREE elements you’re using AND a title for your entry. A whole host of American actors were born on this day, March…
Welcome, flash fiction fans, to Microcosms 61. Time to do what you all do so well, and knock out a story to knock our socks off! *** ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET *** Include which THREE elements you’re using AND a title for your entry. In terms of deaths per passenger mile, airplanes are statistically the…
Welcome, flash fictioneers, to Microcosms 60. Time to get your flash mojo working and send us a story. *** ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET *** Include which THREE elements you’re using AND a title for your entry. Today – 24 February – in 2006 saw the death of US actor, Dennis Weaver. He had a long…
Welcome, flashionistas, to Microcosms 59. Old Father Time is already eating into the 24 hours allocated to this week’s contest. So, read the preamble then crack your knuckles, lean over your keyboard and let your imagination flow through your fingertips. *** ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET *** Include which THREE elements you’re using AND a title for…
Welcome, everyone, to another fun-packed flash challenge. This week, Stephen Shirres has stepped up to the plate and volunteered to act as guest host for Microcosms 58. Over to you, Stephen: With the UK release of The LEGO® Batman™ Movie today, I thought we’d strap on our capes and go full superhero with a list…