Category Archives: Art

…Buffalo… Stuart France

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …Buffalo trampled the grass and tore up the earth with his front hoofs but when he looked for Field-Mouse he was nowhere to be found. ‘That’s put an end to him,’ thought Buffalo. Just then he felt a scratching … Continue reading →

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Field-Mouse… Stuart France

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Field-Mouse was out gathering wild-beans for winter when Buffalo came down to the meadow to graze. ‘He will mow down the long-grass with his prickly tongue and there will be no where left to hide,’ thought Field-Mouse, ‘I will … Continue reading →

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Another flying visit…

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The door was actually open as we passed, so it would have been rude not to stop. “It could be a long morning…”said my son, settling back with amused resignation as I grabbed the camera and hopped out of the … Continue reading →

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Inner Sanctum … Stuart France

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Further vindication of our unscheduled return was granted upon re-entering the chamber. The free standing stone and the facing stone, which were separated by space and shadow, were both now holding the light. The light that some say would … Continue reading →

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The Legend…

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Deep in the heart of Derbyshire… *   * A single, eerie light shines out from Langsett Towers… * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Keeping a promise… a visit to Penn

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

When my son suggested we take the car out for a run, he left it to me to decide where we would go. Choosing a route that would put the ‘new’ car through its paces, and assuring myself that he … Continue reading →

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The first butterfly…

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There was a loud buzzing coming from behind the willow screen, echoing in the narrow passage beside the house. I stood still and waited, watching with a smile as the first bumblebee of spring emerged from its winter quarters. The … Continue reading →

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Space Time…

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* ‘…You may as well know now you are far more likely to see the spiritual than you are to read it. The spirit came first and we learned to see before we learned to read. It is nigh on … Continue reading →

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Moving Finger… Stuart France

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* The moving finger, tells, the time… * “The moving finger tells the time, what?” * Continue reading at Stuart France

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Time Travelling: Monumental memories

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We could not leave Breedon on the Hill without mention of the Shirley family who left their mark on the little church in no uncertain terms. In fact, as soon as you enter the nave, your eye is immediately drawn … Continue reading →

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