Category Archives: Love

A review by Robbie Cheadle : Notes from a small dog: Four Legs on Two

 Ani would like to thank Robbie and Michael Cheadle for a wonderful review of ‘her’ book. Reblogged from Robbie’s Inspiration: What Goodreads says: “He asked me what it is with balls…why I love them so much. I had a think … Continue reading

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Container gardeners

The sun rose this morning on a misty world, finding its way through scattered clouds. Although the air is chill, yet there is a feeling of spring burgeoning with determined inevitability in the hedgerows and fields.  Houses huddle together for … Continue reading

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Guest author: S. Jackson – Regarding Child Loss

I’m not the woman I once was…I know the hurt, the battle within. I’m not the woman I once was… I’m not the mama I once was… but I’m me, please take me as I am, full of flaws… I … Continue reading

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Doing what comes naturally

We were in Castleton, hunting for props for the Feathered Seer. It was a cold, grey morning, but even so, the warm stone of the small Derbyshire town was inviting. We wandered through the streets, exploring hidden streets that we … Continue reading

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Guest author: Connie Jasperson – Oregon Sunset

We sat on the beach near the fire, Two old people bundled against the cold Oregon sunset. Friends we’d never met fished the surf, Children and dogs ran at waves’ edge. Red sky, red mist, red sunset. Fire, water, wind, … Continue reading

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Shahjahan – Reena #writephoto

Wonder why the clock tower has huge gaping holes, instead of the face of a clock?. Time had stopped ticking for Emperor Shahjahan, after he was imprisoned in this tower by his son, Aurangzeb. The holes were just large enough … Continue reading

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A strange gift…

Like most mothers, I have been the recipient of some strange gifts in my time. When children are young, what seems appropriate in their eyes may seem downright bizarre to an adult observer not privy to the inner workings of … Continue reading

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The Fear of Giving? – Kenneth L. Decroo

My good blogging friend, Dawnliz, posted some great insights on giving, or more importantly, the fact that we don’t give because of our fear of giving to “fake charities or cons.” This reminded me of an incident that happen on one … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent – Angels

Dear Santa, This is my last letter this year. I know you are going to be a little but busy tonight. But, as it is just you and me, can we drop the act for a minute? You know as … Continue reading

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Free money! Win a @Lendwithcare gift voucher — final day. – Keith Kreates

Keith Channing is offering a way to do a bit of good this Christmas…and it won’t cost you a thing. Please visit his site and take him up on his offer. Three £15 Lendwithcare gift vouchers in free draw My … Continue reading

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