Daily Archives: December 8, 2019

There will be fireworks ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: This tale has to be true, I had it from Maljie in person. She was in discursive mood, having been released from her sickbed and allowed outside to frolic winsomely (or otherwise) over … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: The unquiet spirit of Moll Bloxham ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Continuing Gary Stocker’s Sunday series of posts on the folklore, ancient sites and legends of Britain. If you have similar stories to share from the area in which you live, please read the footnote and send them in. Moll Bloxham … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent 2019! Cats, Honey Bear and D. Wallace Peach

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’m having an interesting time with the resident cat here… I have to say, it isn’t as difficult to get on with as I thought it would be. They are weird… but then, so are two-legses and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019 | Tagged Books, cats, Christmas tree, Dogs, Humour, poety | 83 Comments

Here and Now

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The problem with living in a downstairs flat is that there is no upstairs. This may sound obvious, but when you have lived in a house almost all your life, with an upstairs, you tend to forget. Many times I … Continue reading →