Monthly Archives: December 2019

Something in the air? And three books by Alan Richardson

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was a surprise, said author Alan Richardson, to see her pop up on my Facebook page. He had just released a book about her… and we had just spent a weekend delving into the story of Gilgamesh, a ruler … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Purgatory ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I was one of a group of half a dozen rather unworldly-looking beings, almost ghostly in our appearance and seeming to be without material substance. I had no memory of how I got here and no knowledge where I was. … Continue reading →

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Offering ~ Goff James #writephoto

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Art, Photography and Poetry

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Whitby Weekend: Lastingham’s Holy Wells

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The weekend was almost over, but before we reached a parting of the ways, there was lunch in the seventeenth century Blacksmith’s Arms opposite the church and a wander around the village of Lastingham to visit the holy wells. The … Continue reading →

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The Seeing ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Sabh took the silver bowl outside into the starlight and into it poured water from the well. The summer sky was shot with stars that blinked on and off behind the drifting clouds. She listened. No sound came from within … Continue reading →

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Free #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Far from grasping hands Beyond constraint or control Dreams and souls fly free *  

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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