Daily Archives: December 29, 2019

What’s in a Name? – Beatrix – Behind the Mask by Sally Cronin

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: There are names that have been passed down through thousands of years which have powerful and deep-rooted meaning to their bearers. Other names have been adopted from other languages, cultures and from the big screen. They all … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged fiction, names, short story | 5 Comments

Offering ~ Dr. Lim Keng Huat #writephoto

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

alluring azure lights shift shrouded shape into feminine figure Continue reading at wonkywizard

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Living Lore: Loxley – Robin Hood and a Witch ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on December 29, 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. Pretty much … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Living Lore | Tagged folklore, Robert fitzOdo, Robin Hood, traditions, warwickshire | 5 Comments

She Lingered ~ Jen Goldie #writephoto

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“They were just vapors. But it looked like a female figure carrying an offering. She had long hair and flowing robes. Just floating through the darkness.” “Did you hear anything?” “No. Just silence.” “Are you sure?” “I think I could … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged flash fiction | 7 Comments

A Year Ending Wish ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Sid stared through the window at the silvery white apparition___a shimmering silhouette that emanated divine light from its every pore; the eyes, charcoal black, an all knowing steely glint in them, the hair__straight and long and cascading all the way … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: The Crypt at Lastingham

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

A few of us made our way down the stone steps of St Mary’s in Lastingham, into the crypt where the bones of St Cedd are reputedly buried. To do so is to step back in history and be outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Churches, Photography, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged caeved stone, North Yorkshire, relics, St Mary’s Lastingham, streams | Leave a comment

Drawing to a Close ~ Teresa Smeigh #writephoto

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Jack headed back to the castle after being reassured that the boys would be sent back by his father, John. He told Joanne what he knew while they waited to meet the boys that were supposedly theirs. Depending on the … Continue reading →

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Cold #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Left out in the cold Hoping for a ray of light To pierce the darkness * (Internet update: Still plodding along Internet still slower than a hibernating snail… )