Daily Archives: December 31, 2020

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

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

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

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The peat-bog…

* “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…

* 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

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Steps #midnighthaiku

Step forward boldly Seeking and finding balance Into the unknown *

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