Daily Archives: October 24, 2019

Vortigern and the Mead Goggles: A Sobering Tale ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: While young Sticky Rogers sleepily transforms into something magical all tucked up in his comfy nest in the pantry, I’ve been learning all about the worlds’ oldest alcoholic beverage. The story of mead stretches back for … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Brewing, Food and Drink, Historical Periods, history, legends, Mead, medieval, medieval relationships, Quests, saxons | 6 Comments

That first test ~ Sadje #writephoto

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

White light and intense heat were coming from that balefire. She stepped back in fright because it was much bigger and dangerous looking than what she had imagined or intended. It was exhilarating that she had done it, no doubt. … Continue reading →

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A Prospect of Whitby (2) Steps in Time ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Good food is everywhere in Whitby. Even with our Collie dog in tow, we were able to find a wonderful and furry-friendly tearoom – Sherlocks in Flowergate. Forty minutes later we had enjoyed it so much we decided it would … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged Ancient Sacred Sites, esoteric psychology, modern mystery school, sacred sites, Synod of Whitby AD 664, The Silent Eye, Understanding and Knowledge, Whitby, Whitby Abbey | Leave a comment

Balefire #writephoto

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

First in this week…

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Thursday photo prompt: Balefire #writephoto

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Welcome to this week’s writephoto prompt. You can find all last week’s entries in the weekly round-up, which was published earlier today. Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, Humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing prompt | 100 Comments

Photo prompt round-up: Calling #writephoto

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Hart to Heart * Wild spirit calling Silent communication The heart must answer Between possibilities Trusting the guiding presence * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in the grounds of Chatsworth one snowy morning when we were yet … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, Humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing prompt | 20 Comments

Notes from a Small Dog: Sleeping dogs lie..?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It is tough being under the weather, Especially when you can’t talk, When you don’t fancy playing or dinner And you don’t really fancy a walk. But everyone, four-legs or two-legs, Has days when they don’t feel too bright; You … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged chicken, doggerel, poorly dog | 82 Comments

D. Wallace Peach interviews audiobook narrator: TJ Clark

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Diana Wallace Peach Myths of the Mirror: Sunwielder on Audible (see offer below) & on Amazon (global link) I did it again. I jumped in feet first and then asked questions later. Thank goodness I had an audiobook … Continue reading →