Monthly Archives: March 2018

A Candle in the Mind – Steve Tanham

If we wish to make a voyage into the self, we need a set of tools, with which to: a) Investigate, as objectively as possible, what this ‘me’ is doing. b) Create a space; a different part of us, that … Continue reading

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Arch #writephoto prompt

Originally posted on The Light Behind the Story:
? Photo Credit: Sue Vincent ? I dreamt of holding white dresses like a wedding because we all seek to be adorned with beauty don’t we? A brown cake rippled in frosted…

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Cowpers Cross – James Elkington

Reblogged from Walking with a Smacked Pentax: High on Ilkley moor, near a Roman road, lies this lonely, ancient cross. Thought to have been erected in the 12th century, it lies next to the ancient trackway between the towns of … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Dark #writephoto

* In silent shadows Perfect serenity waits Open to the light Earth reflects heaven’s canvas Beyond it we see our selves * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken a few years ago in Cumbria, in the Lake District, when … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog: Working overtime…

I despair of my two legs sometimes, I really do. “But,” she said, silencing my objections to the pigeon who had invaded my airspace, “you are a bird dog… ” This is true. It is in my genes… so none … Continue reading

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Moving #midnighthaiku

Change of residence Readying the nursery For new beginnings For several years the magpies have built their nest in a tree just over the fence. In summer, the nest is hidden by the leaves, but in winter there is neither … Continue reading

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Dark – Balroop Singh #writephoto

When Night Fairy descends Decked in dark shimmering robes Disseminating light and love We look at the moonless sky Whispering symphony of lullabies. * Reblogged from Emotional Shadows

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Psychological Spaces – Suzanne #writephoto

I saw online that a contemporary Australian painter, Rick Amor had an exhibition at a gallery about an hour’s drive away.   The show finishes this weekend so yesterday I decided to drive over and take a look.   Amor’s paintings often … Continue reading

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE BLOGGERS BASH AWARDS (ABBAs) @bloggersbash

Reblogged from Sacha Black… The Bloggers Bash is just three months away, which means the ABBAs (Annual Bloggers Bash Awards) are back! Every year, we run a set of blogging awards nominated and voted for by you.  And today is … Continue reading

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