Category Archives: Life

Five minutes of film

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Image: http://www.lovethesepics.com He wasn’t feeling too good so I carried his breakfast through into the lounge where he was watching TV and sat down with him on the sofa for five minutes. He was watching a wildlife programme and, as … Continue reading →

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Thirty Years a Junkie by Andrew Joyce

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Some stories just need to be read… Compared to some, I’ve lived an exciting life. At least parts of it were. However, compared to others, my life has been humdrum. The only thing I’m satisfied about is that all the … Continue reading →

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Let it go…

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is late. A warm bed and a cosy book await, yet I still have a lot that needs to be done. Or that’s what my mind is telling me. It has been one of those days. The day went … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Jeff B. Grant

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I read quite a log of blogs. I regard Sue Vincent’s as up among the very best – both in the subjects she deals with and in the quality of her own writing. So to have been offered a small … Continue reading →

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A work of art

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In spite of repeated requests from my nearest and dearest, I had been singing again as I made the coffee. Music has always been part of my life, even though, in spite of writing a number of songs, I can … Continue reading →

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Back to normal

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

That’s it. The tree is down, the cards removed, the festive flowers have finally faded… apart from a token branch of pine and a poinsettia that are still hanging in there, determined to make it to Twelfth Night and the … Continue reading →

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Soul’s Dream by Jan Malique

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The Soul of the World is nourished by people’s happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy and jealousy. To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation. All things are one. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The beautiful little lotus … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Andrew Joyce – Life Giver

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Life Giver Once upon a time, I spoke with God. It was a short conversation and He did most of the talking. I swear this is all true. Here is an abbreviated version of that event. The year was 1968. … Continue reading →

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Round the bend…

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From the vaults: I was going to learn to drive… that was my first priority on reaching the age of eighteen. I filled out the forms, posted the letter and waited for the provisional licence to arrive. It came a … Continue reading →

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Word power

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“It really gets to me,” said my son, checking his phone as I was putting his socks on. “What does?” “Words… stuff like this…” He read me a passage from social media. I immediately saw what he meant. It was … Continue reading →

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