Monthly Archives: February 2018

Guest author: Darlene Foster – Peaceful Sanctuary at Novelda

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Spain is well known for its fascinating cathedrals such as La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, The Mesquite in Cordoba and the Cathedral of Seville to name a few. Besides the well-known religious structures, there are many smaller places of worship … Continue reading →

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#writephoto: Temple – Jane Dougherty

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She hated stately homes with a deep, visceral loathing. Ordinary people paying to trail open-mouthed around the set-piece rooms of some aristocrat’s family pile made her want to vomit. Didn’t they realise, she asked herself, that this kind of excess … Continue reading →

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Motley

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Life misdirected Neither role nor play exist Beyond perception A fondness for the spotlight Blinds eyes to reality For Colleen’s Poetry Challenge Images: Pixabay.

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The sanctuary – Martha Frei #writephoto

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The King of Southland rose from behind his desk in the lush decorated baroque Conference Chamber and went to the window. With his forehead slightly frowned he looked over the spacious court garden to the little sanctuary on a low … Continue reading →

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Going viral …

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

When I was small and faced with a plate piled with the over-boiled cabbage I detested, my grandmother always told me to eat it first… get rid of it… so I could enjoy the rest of the meal… and to … Continue reading →

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Jack in the Box… Stuart France

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The highest kite you’ll ever fly? … Imagination! Count Black Source: Stuart France

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Key #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Hearts hold memories Fireside tales for winter nights Await unlocking *

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Sanctuary – Joelle LeGendre #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Sanctuary means different things to different people.  Some like the feel of a pew and feel as if they’re in the presence of God by staring through the stained glass windows.  Some prefer age-old chants and prayer mats.   And others … Continue reading →

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#writephoto – Sanctuary – Helen Jones

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

‘So, this is the place?’ The man grinned, revealing chipped and blackened teeth, his hair blonde against the blood-spattered furs he wore. His similarly-attired companion shrugged. ‘It is.’ ‘Some sanctuary. It doesn’t even have a door.’ ‘Huh. C’mon. This is … Continue reading →

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Book Launch! Tallis Steelyard and the sedan chair caper – Jim Webster #Kindle

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Port Naain has a long and convoluted history with the noble sport of sedan chair racing. Doubtless there are more tales to be told than are suitable in mixed company… but if anyone can tell them, it is Tallis Steelyard. … Continue reading →

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