Monthly Archives: September 2019

Power, Prisoners and Parties at Criccieth Castle ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: In the Epilogue of my Welsh Quest, I mentioned that we might find another couple of castles to visit during the rest of our stay in North Wales. And believe it or not, we did. But … Continue reading →

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Harbinger ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

My friend, with his dark black feathers and royal blue and white flash of colour Visits my garden most weeks. He particularly likes my apple tree to perch in He stays a good while, watching me washing up at my … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Discovery ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was late by the time Vikki and his friend Inder left the forest and headed to their homes. “Shall we take the short cut?”, Vikki asked as the skies darkened above them. Somewhere far off the cumulus clouds rumbled. … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 2 – Pestilence ~ Helen Jones

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Helen Jones continues her account of the recent weekend in Derbyshire… I recently attended a workshop, with The Silent Eye, about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills and grey stone villages of the Peak District. It’s … Continue reading →

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Promises #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Continuity Both promise and memory Bridging the seasons *

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Breaking bad?

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It started with a tyre, then another, then a third… “The tracking’s out,” they said, although the price was all I heard. “The fourth one will need doing soon, and have you checked the spare?” Now, should I groan and … Continue reading →

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The Hermit ~ Alethea Kehas #writephoto

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The hermit curled his head into his folded feathers. It had a been a long day. Heck, who was he kidding? It had been a long century. He was getting old, too old to be doing this work. And, he … Continue reading →

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Feeding the fishes ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster at Tallis Steelyard: It has to be said that I never heard this tale of Maljie’s past from the lady in person. This one I had from Laxey, the sub-Hierodeacon. It has to be confessed that … Continue reading →

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Merlin, Beast-Master…

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* … It was night, the horns of the bright moon shone, the vault of heaven’s lights gleamed… * From the top of a lofty mountain, Merlin regarded the course of the stars… * Continue reading at The Silent Eye

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The Neighborhood Magpie Community ~ Joe M #writephoto

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

  magpies will eat songbird eggs and chicks but songbirds are hard to find in my garden wide and and wild and brushy as it is too many cats Continue reading at Does Writing Excuse Watching?

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