Monthly Archives: November 2019

Light ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was just after the first real snow of the year. A couple of wet inches, which might be gone by noon or may last all winter, greeted us. It sure was pertty, that untracked white. I smiled at the … Continue reading →

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Close to home

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I had occasion recently to talk with someone whose actions had once caused me a good deal of pain. I was asked, in the light of later maturity, if I could ever forgive them. I found that I could not. … Continue reading →

Posted in consciousness, Love, The Silent Eye | Tagged compassion, emotions, empathy, fear, forgiveness, human behaviour, mindfulness, self knowledge, understanding | 18 Comments

The Wishing Tree ~ Cheryl #writephoto

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

After trudging through muddy snow, the cold permeating their winter coats, they finally found it. This was the answer to their prayers, a completion of a promise and a quest all in one. The three children just fell to their … Continue reading →

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Wounded #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Light beyond darkness Gathered and ever-present Every wound a door *

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Mike Biles is Sally Cronin’s guest ~ Aslan and Gandalf go for a pint

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Mike Biles, from A Bit About Britain, continues his explorations at Smorgasbord: Delighted to welcome Mike Biles, author of A Bit About Britain’s History as a guest writer until the end of the year. Aslan and Gandalf go for a … Continue reading →

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Light ~ Sadje #writephoto

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Judy woke up as the rays of the sun struck her closed eyes. She must have nodded off while sitting in the car. Urgently she fumbled around for her camera and opened the car to get out of it. The … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Joanne Reed ~ The Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dogs come in all shapes, colors and sizes. There are the posh types, the ones who come with a pedigree which can only be claimed after a thorough genetic analysis followed by careful match-making arrangements. Then you have the rest, … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m going to be part of the Indie Fest in 2020. My partner and I went along to this year’s event to see what it was all about. We had…

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Walk Toward the Light ~ Rosemary Carlson #writephoto

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The door of the hut where Ladd lived with his family faced east. Dawn broke soon after Archer, Knowledge, and Mercy left for work and Ladd still sat in the straight chair in front of the fire. He noticed Cat, … Continue reading →