Monthly Archives: December 2020

Weird world

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“GHOST, n. The outward and visible sign of an inward fear.” Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce I was looking for some information and came across a video of a paranormal investigation at a place we are very familiar with… Avebury. It … Continue reading →

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Waltz #midnighhaiku

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Childhood memories Ghosts ride the merry-go-round Waltzing in silence *

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Where Irises Never Grow ~ a New Book by Paulette Mahurin

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap: Where Irises Never Grow is now available on all Amazon sites. Free with KU. SYNOPSIS: With courage, depth, and passionate insight, bestselling author Paulette Mahurin captures the horrors of the German occupation of … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – Day 3: The Art of Faith

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We were still in the cathedral, marvelling at both the tangible history and the artistry… far too much to show or to even take in. Everywhere you look, every surface from floor to ceiling bears the evidence of care and … Continue reading →

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Journey

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Beloved child, a silent form carved with his mother’s tears Immortalised in innocence, now sleeping through the years. Above him yet another Child is carried through the stream Upon a giant’s shoulders, with the clarity of dream. Continue reading … Continue reading →

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Aural Sculpting…

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Such notions remain controversial Some, might also regard them as ‘obscure’ Or even ‘perverse’… * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Ani’s Advent 2020! Elijah Moon, Garfield and Noelle Granger…

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’ll confess right now, I don’t like many cats. The way they crouch and stare at me… S’enough to drive me bats. * They sit upon the garden fence And always out of reach, And some of them … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: In the Churchyard

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a familiar church, one into which we had eventually been able to gain access twice. A third visit, with plenty of time to look around, would have been wonderful. On the first occasion we had managed to get … Continue reading →

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Swift #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Summers once had wings June becoming September Swifter than a wish * Cold swallows the sun Seasons turning uncounted Empty nests are flown

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Old Wardour Castle and the Echoes of Destruction ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: My Low Castles warning light has been doing a lot of flashing this year. Luckily though, between lockdowns I’ve managed to cram in quite a few medieval sites, and that’s helped to keep me relatively sane. … Continue reading →

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