Category Archives: adventure

Legends of Windemere: Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue… a new book from Charles E. Yallowitz… NOW LIVE!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: SLEEPER OF THE WILDWOOD FUGUE LIVE on Amazon Kindle! The final champion stirs and reaches out to any who can hear her voice. Yet all who heed her call will disappear into the misty fugue. Awakening their … Continue reading →

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The liberation of a mouse

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Sue Vincent

 “You’ll like her,” said my employer. We were leaving for Courchevel in the French Alps the next day. A large group of friends and family would be meeting there. They would all be bringing the children; I and another girl … Continue reading →

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When dreams come true…

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Night was falling as the train approached Paris. The noise of the carriage, the chatter of children and the rumble of the wheels had almost lulled me to sleep as the vision unfolded… a domed palace in the sky glowing … Continue reading →

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Heading south again

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“Whoa!” The temptation is to slam the brakes on… but we’ve both seen it. You could, I suppose, hardly miss it… especially not after the otherworldly morning on Glastonbury Tor. This thing, coming hard on its heels as it were, … Continue reading →

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Adventure

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Sue Vincent

The fence has blown down with the wind and the rain And with a small dog that’s disaster, A cat lives next door And between them, it’s war, As we wait to see who can run faster. The cat likes … Continue reading →

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A day to smile…

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“She’s doing that Mum thing again,” said Nick. “What?” said Alex. “You know, that thing where you glance at her and she’s beaming …” Yeah, well…. There was thick fog this morning by the time I hit the road and … Continue reading →

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As if…

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Five o’clock and I’ve been awake for hours, unfortunately, though I remained doggedly in bed with my eyes closed until an hour ago. The dog is not happy. The world is still silent and she would prefer to be sleeping … Continue reading →

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The problem with sons…

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“What in God’s name made you come up with that idea?” “‘Possum ergo facit,’” my son replies. “‘I can therefore…’” It stands to reason. There are many things Nick cannot do since the attack that changed all our lives. He … Continue reading →

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Flying high

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I was having a five minute break in the garden with the camera watching butterflies and bees , contrasting the light, fragile flight of the brilliant jewelled wings with the impossible lumbering progress of the huge bumblebee making the rounds … Continue reading →

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Headlights on dark roads…?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Sue Vincent

 I do not recommend the Ford Puma for anyone taller than, say, three foot, who wishes to spend a night in a car, particularly if you want to be able to move again in the morning. Though ‘wishes’ may be … Continue reading →

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