Monthly Archives: March 2019

The Rotating Blade of Meaning (8) – Final Part ~ Steve Tanham

In the preceding parts of this series (see below for full list) we have seen how Arthur M. Young, inventor and chief engineer of Bell’s early helicopter design, was convinced that it was possible to construct a ‘map of human … Continue reading

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THEIR TRANQUIL PLACE

Originally posted on Iain Kelly:
Their own quiet spot: the water brown from the muddy bed; the beach a mixture of sand and silt; the tree that grew out horizontally from the water’s edge before curving up towards the heavens.…

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Thursday photo prompt: Tranquil #writephoto

Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 13th March and link back to this post with a pingback to be included … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up: Invitation #writephoto

* Upon the threshold Offering new beginnings The gates stand open Will you embrace adventure Passing through to Beyond * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Winster, Derbyshire, named for the outcrop of rocks on the moor … Continue reading

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Youth #midnighthaiku

New life finds its feet Curious adventurers Challenging the rules *  

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Ophelia ~ Violet Lentz #writephoto

accursed by ardor withered, never culled from her sweet vine, she acquiesced her ache, for Hamlet’s ever afflicted mind. Continue reading at Thru Violet’s Lentz

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MarySmith’sPlace – #Buzkashi

Originally posted on Mary Smith's Place:
I came across some photos from my years in Afghanistan and felt such a pang of nostalgia for my winter and early spring Friday afternoons watching buzkashi – Afghanistan’s national equestrian sport. Apologies…

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Wyrdly Enough

Originally posted on Wyrmflight:
Wyrd. An ancient word that echoes into today’s weird and wonderful domain of genre fiction. Today we use the word “weird” to describe anything strange or hard to explain. “Did you see those weird lights in…

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An Opening ~ Padre’s Ramblings #writephoto

Not all welcoming gates are bright and pearly – Some can seem quite harsh or dreary – But we should not judge by the outward view – For the welcome inside may be sincere and true   Continue reading at … Continue reading

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Alethea Kehas Journeys from Long Meg to Little Meg

Reblogged from Not Tomatoes: The pulse of red spiral of light emanating from the Long Meg stone lasted mere seconds. As the stone returned to its outer stasis, I found myself catching my breath in wonderment. Had I imagined the … Continue reading

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