Category Archives: Art

Also Temples…

‘Vitruvian Man’ *** Many, if not all, geometric forms can be used as templum, and the diagrammatic glyphs of most spiritual systems can be mapped on to the form of the human body after a three-fold pattern. Despite exoteric claims … Continue reading

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Old George…

* Maggot always gets his man. Wherever they go. However far they flee. However cunningly they hide… * Maggot enters the Ol’ George: legendary menagerie of care-worn dreamers. This evening’s vibrantly clad gathering part to allow him to the bar. … Continue reading

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Living Ones…

‘Solar Bear’ – Sue Vincent 2009 *** … “Well,” says Wen, with a mischievous grin playing across her features, “I have some more shocking news for you.” “Really?” say I. Not really paying too much attention because most of that … Continue reading

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Temples…

‘Hassop Church comprising a sandstone temple with Etruscan portico, Grecian windows, and Tuscan pilasters. Constructed deep in the Derbyshire Dales by Francis Eyre.’ (Photograph and description by Sue Vincent) * Temple – n 1. a building designed for religious purposes. … Continue reading

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‘Something Feral…

… This way comes!’ *** Up high among the hilltops a lone figure braves the weather, Feet braced against a howling gale and shoulders hunched together, The bitter wind and rain have dogged his footsteps every mile, The trademark headgear … Continue reading

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‘Rooted in the Land’…

*** This is something which was very dear to Sue’s heart. The ‘logo’ is still in sketch form because Sue, as well as re-editing our books for their second editions, was working on this project just before she passed… The … Continue reading

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Grateful Dead…

* “I usually take it myself but I am too ill this year.” I contemplate the Christmas Wreath: run my fingers delicately along the hard, hard edges of the holly leaves; test their points, caress the berries and ponder a … Continue reading

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The Silver Bullet…

  *** There have been a lot of tears this week. There were a few more today as I said a fond and final goodbye to an old and much loved friend…my car. Now, you can laugh, you can call … Continue reading

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Kirk to Kirk…

We were greeted by the sight of yet another jackdaw, studiously ignoring the offended pigeon whose headstone it had invaded. There was so much in the body language of these two that any further attempt to understand their various languages … Continue reading

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A Rebellious Streak…

Sir Toby Belcher * Rudy Trudy… No puddin’… No pie… Jabbed… The plebs… And made them… Cry… When the truckers… Came to play… Rudy Trudy… Ran away! * The now slightly portly figure of Sir Toby paced the church hall … Continue reading

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