Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Alchemists: Isaac Newton… Stuart France

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Portrait of Isaac Newton aged forty-six years by Godfrey Kneller. * ‘Newton was not the first of the age of reason. He was the last of the Sumerians… The last great mind which looked out on the visible world with … Continue reading →

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The Spinner

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She sits and spins, A tapestry of wonders taking shape and life Between her vision and her words. Her mind a world away From errant children setting out To carry the spark of life To a new dawning. And yet, … Continue reading →

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Constant #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Ancient shadows cast Man’s understanding questing Truth remains constant

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Jaipur Part 2: Do not touch arms #travel #India #humor ~ Barb Taub

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: NOTE: this is STILL the same day described in Part 1 here. (image credit: all photos unless otherwise noted are ©Janine Smith & Jayalakshmy Ayyer) We’d seen Jaigarh Fort looming above us as we explored Amber … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ The Thrice-Risen Sun

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We were out long before dawn, driving the few miles to our rendezvous at Fox House, where we would meet our companions. With Sheffield behind us, we saw the sun rise above the distant horizon and watched its soft gold … Continue reading →

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Two journeys, one destination (7) – Rosemarkie, The Black Isle ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our final visit of the Saturday was to Rosemarkie, a beautiful village on the Black Isle, whose seafront looks south across the vastness of the Moray Firth. Rosemarkie was also home to a Pictish Monastery. This is now celebrated by … Continue reading →

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Finding the path…

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“We should write a book…” Over the wineglasses, it seemed like a good idea. Not that anyone would believe the half of what we would have to recount. Far from exaggerating our adventures and jumping on the bandwagon of sensationalism, … Continue reading →

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Golden…

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

My hair’s a mess and lacking life I’m feeling fat and frumpy. Although I gave up vanity A while ago… I’m grumpy. I ache in bits I will not name And every bone and tooth, I don’t mind growing older … Continue reading →

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Found #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Stability sought Life’s backdrop ever-changing Peace in balance found *

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Staunin Stanes

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Photos-Poems-Haiku:
STAUNIN STANES Thir are those Wha seek meanin In the alignment  O staunin stanes. Wha line up The stars an mune An track the shaddies Imprintit by the sun. Thir are ithers Wha accept a mystery…

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