Category Archives: Humour

Poet in Residence – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

There are two main schools of thought about debt and debtors’ prisons. The first holds, not unreasonably, that if a chap is locked up in prison, how on earth can he earn the money he needs to pay you back? … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Capricious memory

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Wonderful!” said the voice on the phone. “I’ll be there in five minutes!” We were standing, bag and baggage, outside the gracious old Town Hall in Llandudno, one of the oldest buildings in the town… and we were planning on … Continue reading →

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Who fed the Mogwai?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

You know the story… warm, fuzzy creature, gets wet and fed after midnight then turns into a destructive Gremlin? I’m fairly certain that WordPress must employ Mogwai and forget the bathing and feeding routine occasionally… And every so often, I … Continue reading →

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The exploding optimist…

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is often said that optimism is a failure or refusal to recognise what is. This is untrue. Optimism is the ability to look reality squarely in the eye and decide you want a second opinion. Take this week, for … Continue reading →

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Flocking to Their Destiny #writephoto #flashfiction by Geoff Le Pard

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sue’s picture this week is  Pearl Barley generally enjoyed the ups and downs of exorcism. Sure, the Deacon was a hard task master and some clients were less than grateful to be rid of possession. Take last week and Morgon, … Continue reading →

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The price of performance – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Occasionally one gets called upon to perform at one of the great formal affairs. Such a call comes perhaps once or twice a year and I always feel that it is worth making an effort and attending. Admittedly one never … Continue reading →

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Mixed blessings

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

So, I went to the doc With my woes and my ills, “I think we will try With a new set of pills.” There’s no diagnosis, And still I’m not well But my own prognosis? This week will be hell. … Continue reading →

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Running – the risk of dying

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Running just a few minutes a day reduces risk of dying” Really?? Such was the headline on the news item that morning. Now, I don’t run. There is a certain top-heaviness in the curves department that has always made running … Continue reading →

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Hunger games..?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Tonight, I feast! That was the plan, The cupboard, though, was bare. The little ice-box and the fridge? No, there was nothing there… I fancied something full of taste I dish that I could savour, With only mouldy bread in … Continue reading →

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Albert, The Perfect Candidate by Sally Cronin

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord: I am off to the #BloggersBash and making a weekend of it in London including going to see The Mummy and a visit to TGI Friday’s for some Fajitas….probably with a margherita… or two.  In … Continue reading →

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