Monthly Archives: December 2020

Tenderness #midnighhaiku

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

No words are needed Tenderness and affection Breaks all barriers *

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De Charny and Chivalry ~ April Munday

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from  A Writer’s Perspective: Perrin Remiet, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Geoffroi de Charny literally wrote the book on chivalry. In fact, he wrote three. It’s not known, however, how much what he wrote reflected or influenced the behaviour … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion- Day 7 : High as the Sun…

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The parking ticket was heading towards its last hour as we headed for the remains of St Rule’s church within the Abbey precinct. The little church was built in AD1130 and although only a shell now remains, its tower still … Continue reading →

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Hear and Bow…

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* ‘This world is not a goods depot.’ * Reblogged from France and Vincent

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Beyond the bounds: Cultures…

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … Notwithstanding the benefits of pure service, which are indeed immense. * The ‘designers’ may also have needed to accomplish something else. * There is no doubt that the sites utilise magical principles to interact with the wider landscape. … Continue reading →

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Lucky birds

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” J.M. Barrie When I was a girl we often spent New Year’s Eve with my great grandparents. Unless a neighbour could be … Continue reading →

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Hope #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Mornings dark and cold Summer’s bounty remembered Hope is rekindled *

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Smorgasbord Blogger Daily – Robbie Cheadle, Ani and Sue Vincent, Miriam Hurdle and Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord: As we contemplate the leftovers from Christmas Dinner… some blog posts in the last few days that reflect the wonderful spirit that keeps us all going through the tough times… Ani and Sue Vincent have … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 7: Wings and a Prayer

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was eleven o’clock by the time we emerged, a little dazed, out into the sunshine. The ground was still frozen and shaded patches of frost lingered. Otherwise, you would have thought it was spring. We strolled through the burial … Continue reading →

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Time Before Time…

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* ALL-HAIL EVE Anu’s Folk studied in the North-Isles. Four seats there And four sages who taught them; A plentiful sowing… A dutiful flowing… A beautiful glowing… An artful knowing… * Wen catches a brief sight of the poem I … Continue reading →

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