Daily Archives: December 24, 2020

The Coachman’s Promise – A Ghost Story for Christmas

Originally posted on The Curious Archaeologist:
Part 1 Nancy’s Promise The weather had changed and it was wet and cold as the coach made its way across the moors towards Leeds. “No passengers today.” “Who would want to be out…

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Christmas Eve…

There is a story on the radio… some ghostly tale or other. I never really understood why we tell ghost stories at Christmas. I know it is traditional, but I was never sure how far back it went. I’d done … Continue reading

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Discovering Albion – day 7: The Elasticity of Time.

According to the map we covered another two hundred miles that day. More, if you take into account that we did it all on the back roads , being very gentle with the ailing car and sticking to the coast … Continue reading

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No such thing as just… Stuart France

* ‘The most important work you can do… Continue reading at France & Vincent

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Ars Geometrica: Great Work…

* …Not that we were going to let that stop us. The next two leaves of the book can be taken together and it was these entries more than any others perhaps which gave us inkling that the book may … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent 2020! When Magic Happens…

Dear Santa, remember that ball that I’ve had? For several years now…it was getting quite bad… And all that was left was some chewed rubber stuff, A vague hint of curve and some once-yellow fluff… * I’ve taken good care … Continue reading

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Best #midnighthaiku

Celebrations loom The best ever Christmas tree? Decorate with love More than any gift Presence of those we cherish Making Christmas bright  

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