Monthly Archives: August 2017

Thursday photo prompt – Wisp #writephoto

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. Throughout the week I will feature a number of the responses here on the Daily Echo as space allows. Every week, a full round-up of … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Alone #writephoto

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken as a golden sunset filled the sky above the Cow an Calf rocks at Ilkley where we held the Rooted in the Land workshop a couple of years ago. The moors above … Continue reading →

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A ghost of myself

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I pull to the side of the road. The screech of sirens and the flashing blue lights of an ambulance head towards my village. For a moment I am simply grateful that my younger son sold his motorbike, even though … Continue reading →

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Darkening #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Lost Wings — #writephoto – Frank Hubeny

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A fairy, Christine, lost her wings on top of a hill overlooking the glen while watching the orange sky accept the setting sun. She did not think she was so old. She picked up her wings sighing “Oh!” and stumbled … Continue reading →

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#Write Photo Alone – A poem – Robbie Cheadle

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This poem was written for Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt. You can join in the fun here: https://scvincent.com/2017/08/10/thursday-photo-prompt-alone-writephoto/ Sometimes I long to be alone, to think about the vastness of the sky. Reflecting on important things in life, like what happens when … Continue reading →

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Alone #writephoto – from Of Glass and Paper

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Mist has invaded the valley below, a diffused light veils the details of the landscape. But where am I? Where is this cliff? Is it day break, or dusk? Should I know this place, how did I get here, and … Continue reading →

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What value the human? (2) – The disassembly of consent – Steve Tanham

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sun in Gemini: Last night BBC2 aired part two of the documentary Secrets of Silicon Valley, subtitled ‘The persuasion machine’. by Jonathan Bartlett. The programme charted the rise of the modern Tech giants, many of which are not traditional … Continue reading →

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Alone #writephoto by Michael at Morpethroad

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

He took the job out of desperation. He needed the money. His wife was at him day and night to get off his arse and find a job. The kids needed food and clothing. So, goat shepherd was what he … Continue reading →

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Walk in their shoes

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“.. before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird “Is everything okay over there?” said my … Continue reading →

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