Monthly Archives: April 2018

Odd socks and the mummification of rats…

I couldn’t put it off any longer, bad back or not… the sheets needed changing and the mattress was overdue to be turned. My son, for reasons best known to himself, chose to furnish himself with one of those huge … Continue reading

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Future Man… Stuart France

* The Philosopher as ‘man of the future’ is always at odds with the past. But his real adversary is the present ideal… He cannot count himself a friend of current knowledge but rather assumes the garb of ‘cantankerous fool’, … Continue reading

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Blink #midnighthaiku

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The Dark – Scott Bailey #writephoto

He stood in the mouth of the cave and breathed in the sweet morning air. He was right on the junction of the entrance – he could feel the cold air behind him, the warm before. It was a natural … Continue reading

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Shelter – Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

  As some of you are aware, I am on a little break this week, from intensive blog posts, and regular challenges (though, as usual, I find it hard to stay away!). I looked at Sue’s photo on Thursday and … Continue reading

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Guest author: Lucy Brazier on her new book, Sinister Dexter

It is always a delight to visit the lovely Sue and I cannot thank her enough for inviting me back to her blog to tell you all about the latest book in the PorterGirl series, Sinister Dexter. After avoiding the … Continue reading

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THE ANNUAL BLOGGERS BASH AWARDS – THAT VOTING MOMENT

A reminder from Geoff…

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Cattle–Guest Post by Tallis Steelyard

Originally posted on Musings on Life & Experience:
? Copyright: Jim Webster ? CATTLE by Tallis Steelyard Wylar Drig was a carter. He never pretended to be anything else, never claimed to be anything grander or more refined. He drove…

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Divagate – Sight #writephoto

The inanition was too much to bear. Miles away from civilisation, his mental health too was deteriorating. Hallucinations triggered fear and sometimes hope within him. Suddenly the achromatic gloom that surrounded him was also mirrored in the surrounding environment. “Has … Continue reading

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Tales from the Garden – Little Girl Lost by Sally Cronin

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: In the summer I will be releasing Tales from the Irish Garden.. stories of magic and fantasy. It is the sequel to Tales from the Garden published in 2015 and I am going to share the stories … Continue reading

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