Daily Archives: July 6, 2017

The exploding optimist…

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is often said that optimism is a failure or refusal to recognise what is. This is untrue. Optimism is the ability to look reality squarely in the eye and decide you want a second opinion. Take this week, for … Continue reading →

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The small dog’s obsession

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The small dog had a special ball She loved with all her heart, She groomed it, chased it, cared for it As though they’d never part. *  But one sad day it disappeared Into the distant field, A thorough search … Continue reading →

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Peace – #writephoto

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Trent's World (the Blog):
Photo by Sue Vincent This is part three of the story.  All of these are written to Sue’s #writephoto prompts.  Here is part one and here is part two (last week) —…

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An Eye full of Reflections (6 of 7)

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Silent Eye Apart from its sheer presence in the landscape, the castle at Harlech has a location that is breathtaking – perched high in the elevated centre of the small town, looking back down the valley at a vista … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Dronacharya

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Ephemera

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Spun-sugar morning Above the sleeping city A piquant contrast Nature’s daily orison Enlightening the dreamers In summer, I miss the winter. Dawn breaks too early, even for the dog. Doubtless, she would not refuse a walk, but should I rise … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Peace – #writephoto

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This week’s photo shows a bed with a pillow, all carved from a single tree trunk and left in a wood… Use the image to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Flight #writephoto

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken during an urban dawn when the sun rose late behind a false horizon of chimneypots. If you have written a piece for this week’s challenge and it does not appear below, please … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Harlech

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Leaving Portmeirion and its mysteries behind, we drove across the estuary to Harlech in search of lunch. Stuart and I had parked beneath the Norman castle that morning when we were in search of breakfast. The imposing bulk of the … Continue reading →

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Thor’s Cave… Stuart France

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Had there been any doubt about where we were going next… Which there wasn’t. * * For once, our destination proved quite easy to get to. A car park was suggested by the guidebook and in the car park … Continue reading →

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