Daily Archives: November 30, 2019

Knowing your enemy ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster aka Tallis Steelyard: When I was comparatively young and undoubtedly more innocent that I am now, I remember being present at an affair hosted by the ‘Port Naain Society of anonymous lady philanthropists’. The society is … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged a fine example of modern womanhood., and the oversized pair of lady's nether-garments, Anonymous Philanthropy, ladies in conversation, The cellist, the downstairs maid | 12 Comments

Lure of the Hills ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Sheena loved the hills. Her earliest memories were of her on a train as it whistled past the verdant countryside. Seated in her corner window seat, and surrounded by an army of squealing and giggling siblings and cousins twice and … Continue reading →

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Why you should own a feather duster…

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As time has run away with me this week… one from the archives: To some the humble feather duster may conjure nostalgic visions of French maids and uniforms, to others they are a rather retro adjunct to the broom cupboard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, writing | Tagged cobwebs, sons, spiders | 63 Comments

Halfway Home ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

She never grew tired of it. Even if fatigue had become part and parcel of her every day. Of her very breath. It did not matter. Her fatigue didn’t, that is. At least, it did not matter as much as … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged acceptance, choices, End of life, finding peace, going home, Hospice, illness, photo prompt, serenity, writephoto, writing challenge | 1 Comment

Horizon’s Hope ~ Deborah #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

afar horizon ignites sparkle of hope amidst despair’s shadow Reblogged from Deborah at A Wise Woman’s Journey

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Down the wormhole?

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I am waiting for a hospital appointment. I have now been waiting for nearly three weeks and have heard nothing. It is a good thing that I am not expecting them to find what they are looking for, or I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Alan Garner, Alderley Edge, Books, children's stories, custrophobia, Humour, MRI, nightmares, tunnels, wormhole | 64 Comments

Afar ~ Willow Willers #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Looking out from the ramparts of the castle Ewan looked out across the land protected by the witches spell to the evil winter beyond. He was almost his old self again but beneath his brave exterior he was still deeply … Continue reading →