Category Archives: Life

Cold comfort?

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We’ve had some glorious spring weather. It has been warm… into the high teens… It has been sunny. It has been a real joy to be outside with so many flowers in bloom. Bees, butterflies and small buzzing things have … Continue reading →

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Growing old disgracefully…

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Yesterday, I shared a poem about my great grandmother. Today would have been her two hundred and fifty fourth birthday and her cake would be a fire hazard. She would have been a hundred and twenty seven years old… and … Continue reading →

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Taking stock…

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I was obliged to go into town. This is never a good thing and I had put it off as long as I could, but my son had errands for me and it could not be delayed any longer. Reluctantly, … Continue reading →

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That vague feeling…

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was the best I could find at the time that ticked all the ‘necessary’ boxes and most of the ‘desirables’ too. It even had a couple of ‘bonus’ boxes checked and dangling like carrots. From the cavernous boot that … Continue reading →

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A parting gift…

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I saw the sunrise warm the curves of your body. I have seen you glimmering, damp with sea-spray, and standing on the high moors surrounded by heather. I have felt secure in your embrace, safe from the cares of the … Continue reading →

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The long way home

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Snow permitting, I am on my travels again briefly, and heading north. Regular visitors may have noticed that on very rare occasions I may mention the North of England. Just the odd, passing reference perhaps, here and there, to Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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Stop…

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Clouds dark as bruises Hide behind a smiling mask Chill rage of tyrants Cherished illusions shattered Silence mourns lost innocence * There are many forms of abuse within relationships. Not all of them leave bruises, but all of them leave … Continue reading →

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Asking questions…

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Image: Pixabay My son was never ‘into’ history at school. He learned what he was obliged to learn and promptly forgot most of it.  Add to that the effects of the black holes in memory caused by brain injury, and … Continue reading →

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Comfortable?

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My son was leaning out of the window when I arrived and watched me walk to his door. He was eyeing me strangely, but said nothing until I had brought him his morning coffee. “I’d forgotten that you were female.” … Continue reading →

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Archaeology, migraine and the barometric fish…

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

After celebrating the recovery of Super Trooper, the little fish who swam, it was with a heavy heart that I saw him once again floating upside down in the pond and looking decidedly dead. The pale belly finally showed no … Continue reading →

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