Category Archives: Books

Dear Don: But ‘n’ Ben…

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sue Vincent

Dear Don, The odd thing is that although the starting point for Erin made absolute sense at the time… I can barely grasp how at this point. Not because I can’t see how… but the crystal clarity of the moment … Continue reading →

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Back to the Future…

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Sue Vincent

*** We went back once more to where it all began. Paying our respects to Dragon Hill, the ancient White Horse and the hillfort known as Uffington Castle, we left the car and the world behind and walked to Wayland’s … Continue reading →

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Phantom Inns…

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Sue Vincent

* Count Jan Potocki (pron. Yan Pototchkee) was born of an aristocratic Polish family in 1761. In 1815, shortly after completing his masterwork, The Manuscript Found in Saragossa, and suffering from a chronic illness he took his own life by … Continue reading →

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Prophecy too?

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Stuart France

* …The lines you refer to probably start more like lines on an instrument, say a zither, and then proceed to those structural supports of a Big Wheel, as the shadow side is gradually revealed. Good film that. Well worth … Continue reading →

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Also Temples…

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Stuart France

‘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…

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Stuart France

* 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…

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Stuart France

‘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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‘Something Feral…

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sue Vincent

… 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’…

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Stuart France

*** 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…

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Stuart France

* “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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