Monthly Archives: December 2016

Guest authors: Robbie and Michael Cheadle – Sir Chocolate

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I love this idea from Robbie and Michael Cheadle. When my own sons were younger, we spent many happy hours baking and creating things with sugarpaste in the kitchen…and just as many hours snuggled up with books. The most exciting … Continue reading →

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Tree Star Sky – methodtwomadness #writephoto

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

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The Last Present

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on The Story Files:
It had been a struggle, but finally, Macy had brought her last Christmas present. Laying spread eagle across the sofa and catching her breath, she heard the muffled sounds of Christmas songs coming from…

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Bah Humbug!- Norma #writephoto

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Hello Mary, just thought I’d have a chat whilst my mince pies are cooling. You’ve finished all your baking, well done. No, it’s just going to be us this year, I’m quite looking forward to it. Lonely? No not at … Continue reading →

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Of Ash and Seed – Pawns to castle…

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

As we hurried through the castle grounds in Beaumaris, a lone seagull was dancing. He seems to be marching on the spot, marking a rhythmic time with his feet. Worm-charming, said my companion. I didn’t even stop to take a … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Seeing the light

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’ve a bone to pick, Perhaps a bone or two… I saw another Santa Claus… She says there are a few! I’d been flopped out, just lazing On the sofa for the night When suddenly, I heard a … Continue reading →

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Into the Hill… Stuart France

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* …And the Wood-Stone started to glow, White it was… * * And I felt an impetus to take flight, but only as far as the end of the passage… * * Which is just as well, otherwise, I would … Continue reading →

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Solstice #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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The Gift… Stuart France #writephoto

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

It is possible to box almost anything. Thoughts… Ideas… Emotions… In this way a whole life may be compartmentalised into secure, bounded segments of much more manageable proportions. Bite sized pieces. Or even, ‘shots’. As everybody knows it is even … Continue reading →

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The Human Race – Reena #writephoto

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

For how many centuries have I been condemned to guard this golden box? The surrounding trees keep changing color, in line with the contents in the box. The glass pole has a gift trapped inside, accessible only to the Perfect … Continue reading →

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