Daily Archives: December 14, 2019

Stuck for a present for someone you love? ~ V. M. Sang

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Dragons Rule O.K. : What about a copy of Viv’s Family Recipes? The recipes in this book date from the beginning of the 20th Century and cover the time up until the present day. The very old ones … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Books, cooking, gifts, Recipes | 7 Comments

It’s snow beautiful~ Daisybala #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Winter hardy trees juxtaposed in mist and snow, Breathing under the snow escapade Shivering leaves laden with icicles and grated snow! As large chunks melt and fall The lake white washed,freezes to a minus Now it’s all white, deluged and … Continue reading →

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Whitby weekend: First stop, Lythe

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Several years ago, Stuart and I braved the bitter, biting winds of January to visit the Church of St Oswald at Lythe. There were, a friend had told us, stones…carved stones that we would want to see…and that trip had … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged gravestones, history, Lythe, memorial, sea, St Oswald’s church, stone | 2 Comments

A Sudden Chill ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The polling station was about to close. The queue stretched round the corner, at least five hundred people. Some had been there all day. ‘Technical difficulties’ the returning officer for the district had said on the radio. They weren’t the … Continue reading →

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Chill ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“Great, now it’s snowing.” A chill sent a shiver down to my spine. No use worrying about it. I trudged on. The last month ran through my head, the misunderstandings, the angry words. Perhaps this was for the best. I … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged 750 Words, fiction, flash fiction | 9 Comments

Ani’s Advent 2019! Exploring, Cats and Christmas Trees…with Noelle Granger’s Garfield

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Hey Santa! It’s stopped raining for a bit, so things feel a lot better around here this morning. I don’t mind it being cold after all, even if she does complain when we go out for or early morning romp. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ani's Advent 2019 | Tagged accident, cats, Christmas tree, Dogs, exploring | 39 Comments

Chill ~ Phillip Knight Scott #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As I leap into middle age (knuckles white) I wonder if the greatest adventure is merely to breathe (snow meets altruistic land) In a world spinning its wheels, (frigid morning scrubs icy) the eager sound can’t whine for change, Continue … Continue reading →