Daily Archives: December 31, 2020

Toni Pike Reviews – Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries by Sally Cronin

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Toni Pike: Book Review – Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet by Sally Cronin 32 Replies I’m delighted to share with you my five-star review of Sally Cronin’s new book of short stories and … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 7: Intrigued…in Brechin

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

He was right, I couldn’t believe it. A whopping great Pictish Cross slab right opposite the door… and looking so fresh you wouldn’t believe it. Four letter words chased through my mind in lieu of superlatives, along with wondering why … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, Photography, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged Bishop Mellitus, Brechin, Carved cross, Fenrir, Norse gods, Odin, pagan, Pictish art, Pope Gregory, Sleipnir | Leave a comment

The peat-bog…

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* “The peat-bog is as the raven’s coat, the stuttering quagmire rehearses the talk of the rushes is come; the ocean sinks asleep into a smooth sea and the river which runs apace is cut down; light swallows dart aloft; … Continue reading →

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Beyond the bounds: Contact…

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* But what would the first meeting have looked like? * Like Cortez, or Cook, or Columbus… * The travellers, apparalled differently, brought gifts, and some of these were, later, still deemed worthy of record… * Their manners, and customs, … Continue reading →