Daily Archives: January 17, 2021

‘UNDER CADER IDRIS’: The Longest Literary Pregnancy in recent decades!~Alienora Browning

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Some years ago now, I got a fleeting glimpse of a book begun and put aside… a book that felt as if it needed to be written and set free to fly. When I saw that my friend, Alienora Browning, … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 9: The Church on the Cliff

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

The Church of St Mary the Virgin sits high on its cliff above the town. It was founded around 1110 AD, during the time of Abbot William de Percy and the exterior reflects the twelfth century architecture in golden sandstone. … Continue reading →

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Template of Time…

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* First thing on waking We reach for the ‘alarm’ To check the time And cannot recall The last time that did not happen. * Continue reading at France & Vincent

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Mine-Sweeper…

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* I entered the ruin to a low hum… The snug fit of my arms in the portal vectors was no accident. Once inserted an irreversible chain reaction commenced. The stone and wood around me shifted into old form: sleek… … Continue reading →

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Winter walks with camera (6) : the shape of drama ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Drama comes in many forms, but those forms can be accentuated by the rigours of Winter (250 words, a two-minute read) The estuary to the west of Arnside has an ancient feel, and is filled with dramatic shapes and foliage. … Continue reading →

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Distorted reality

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

I stood outside my son’s bedroom, bundled up against the cold that was dropping a few meagre snowflakes on the morning. Camera in hand, I was snapping away happily when I caught a glimpse of my reflection in the window. … Continue reading →

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Onward #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Seen from yesterday Memories of happy days Paint tomorrow’s wish *  

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