Monthly Archives: April 2018

Footsteps – Scott Bailey #writephoto

Well, as soon as I saw this week’s picture I thought great! I have THE perfect poem for that – it fits so well. However, I can’t use it as I already have! For another of Sue’s writephoto challenges not so long … Continue reading

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A common misconception?

“….so, this year it is Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Court, and next year we’ll be in Sumeria.” Running around getting things organised for the workshops always involves the attempted acquisition of some strange items. I frequently get asked what I’m … Continue reading

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Hare-Skin in Moon-Face… Stuart France

* Sister-Sun and Sister-Moon walked side by side in the sky… Both were cold. * One day they caught a hare, skinned it, and put it in a cooking-pot to stew… * While the hare was stewing The two sisters … Continue reading

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Enigma #midnighthaiku

Human enigma Achieves the impossible Denies evidence The valley is flooded. Beneath it two villages are drowned. Modern Man works engineering miracles then sails on his creation, trusting his eyes and self-satisfaction. Above the valley are sculpted hills, crowned by … Continue reading

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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Footprints – Fandango #writephoto

“This is weird.” Pointing toward the rocks, Jon said, “These footprints in the sand seem to start over there at rocks, but they end right here in front of us.” “Not only that,” Jon’s buddy, Steve, said. “But look how … Continue reading

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Footprints – Michael #writephoto

The strangest aspect of the case was the footprints were coming from Death Rock, but none going to it. On top of that, there was no body, no evidence of violence and certainly no blood. “So why?” asked Tomkins, the … Continue reading

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‘Pictures from and Exhibition’ from Tallis Steelyard… now available on Kindle

Now available on Amazon UK and Amazon.com

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Guest author: Harsha Sheelam – The girl with golden highlights

I’m sure you’d agree that this story has a happy ending. She was only six and her parents, living in a small town of rural India physically abused her, kept her devoid of education and made her do household chores. … Continue reading

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Footprints – Lady Lee Manila #writephoto

how naïve they could be heaven knows what keep them hard it may be to be free hoping they found a gem over and above the challenges only they know the truth oh, no need for the fuss once upon … Continue reading

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Laura Ingalls wilder’s Little House in Missouri

Originally posted on All The Shoes I Wear:
Via the website: http://lauraingallswilderhome.com//?page_id=322 As visitors make their trek to the historic Rocky Ridge Farm, the first sight they’ll see is Laura’s and Almanzo’s beloved farmhouse. It remains as it was in 1957 and…

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