Category Archives: Dogs

Harbinger

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The first slug of April came in through the door, With a bright silver trail winding over the floor. I felt a bit mean taking it back outside, Though I know it will find somewhere leafy to hide. I’m not … Continue reading →

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“Lucky” by Running Elk

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Running Elk at Shamanic Paths Early in my career, I seemed to find myself continually working weekends, covering the city centre road jobs which required the quiet of Sunday streets. It was on one such Sunday that “Lucky” … Continue reading →

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Climbing Trees – from the archives

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Another from the vaults… My son, we have established, thinks I am regressing. So when a friend posted a bit of daftness on Facebook last night… a ‘what’s your mental age’ quiz, my initial response was, “About three, according to … Continue reading →

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Ready

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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“Who me?”

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Prejudice

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Sue Vincent

No one would want me Older, black and going grey Wouldn’t stand a chance * If I were homeless Condemned to long loneliness Behind shelter bars * Judged unlovable By fear and superstition Because I am black * I would … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – Wish I had fleas

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

There may be just a short intermission… She has gone to the doctor’s you see, So while she is off gallivanting, You’ll just have to put up with me. She had done all the housework this morning, (I can put … Continue reading →

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Waiting – Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 13 – Love.

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

It doesn’t matter if you are busy, or if you notice, or even if you know… Love, once given, is always there for you and takes little encouragement to make its presence felt. For Hugh’s photo challenge

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Imbolc with Mister Fox

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The Silver Fox banished the night-dark wings of Crow and called forth flame from the night. Holding aloft the staff one final time, the fire leaped magically to light the banner… The crowd came closer, seeking the light and warmth … Continue reading →

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Imbolc – Giants and Foxfire

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Walking between twin streams and turgid waters, blackness closes around us. A faint glimmer ahead to guide our footsteps and the sound of distant drums. Wet earth sucks at our feet, reluctant to let us pass as winter grips the … Continue reading →

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