Monthly Archives: February 2018

The archetypal Indie?

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Image by Zu I don’t have a feather to fly with… Impecunious as a church mouse; And to keep a roof over the keyboard, I’ve sold half the stuff in the house. The cupboards hold coffee and biscuits, The fridge … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Poetry, writing | Tagged Books, Indie writers, publishing | 30 Comments

The puzzle of being

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“I can usually work people out,” he mused. “What their underlying motives and reasons are, what is really behind how they are. Can’t do it with myself though. Doesn’t matter how much I look… I never know if I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged emotions, jigsaw puzzle, judgement, know thyself, personality, understanding | 24 Comments

Home #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Pathways beckoning The heart indulges folly All roads lead us home *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged choice, choosing a path, haiku | 2 Comments

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – An Art Museum For Book Lovers by Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: Today Jennie Fitzkee shares a visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art… a treasure trove of images from some of the classic children’s books of the last fifty years. An Art Museum For Book … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged children's books, Eric Carle Museum, Jennie Fitzkee, Pre-School education by Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. | 3 Comments

… a thousand words?

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I was reading an article that tells how much a picture can attract our attention. The inclusion of a single image can increase the likelihood of someone stopping to read an article, sharing it or, indeed, making it go viral. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye, Uncategorized | Tagged art, artists, Film, Hiroshima, history, influential pictures, Photography, propaganda, war, writers, writing | 2 Comments

Memory #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Old paper postcard Reminding autumn of spring Brings back summer’s glow *

Posted in Poetry | Tagged ageing, haiku, memories | 5 Comments

The Song without Words – reblogged from Wallie’s Wentletrap

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There was no question. There was a pause. But then he lifted his chin and she bent hers, and their lips met, soft. He closed his eyes but she did not, for a while; she concentrated hard on the curve … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged blog, fantasy, fiction, inspiration, Life, motivation, nature, personal, romance, writing | 11 Comments

Mad dog…

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | 43 Comments

The Human Soul… Stuart France

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …No mere forest this, but a jungle! Foolish to venture in alone. Trackless… One would be eaten alive. Far safer to mount an expedition. An advertisement should suffice. Continue reading at Stuart France