Category Archives: mankind

Stan Green’s Secret – a short story by Judith Barrow

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Judith Barrow… a story that opens a window on the human cost of war: ‘How old are you, son?’ Stan straightened his spine and stretched his shoulders back, looking beyond the man to the recruitment poster of Lord … Continue reading →

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An Imperious Impulse: Coyote Tales

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Couldn’t you make me into a Bull?” asked Coyote.  In a time before Man walked the Earth, the Great Spirit breathed life into the land. Coyote was the First. Playful, subversive, curious and sometimes comical, he and his fellow creatures … Continue reading →

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The Derwent Valley

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The car once more full to bursting, ready for the long drive south, and my companions either back at work or heading for the airport, I went to collect Nick from the hostel, ready for a morning in the hills. … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – MOTHER OF GOD

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The final post in the series by author Paul Andruss… for now… Last year the National Geographic Magazine ran a cover story about ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the World’. It was Mary, the mother of Jesus. A woman, who … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with a Friend – Anonymous

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I was sent this piece by a fellow writer who asked if I would publish it here and do so anonymously, because, “the message is more important than selling a few books.” I’m inclined to agree. A Conversation with a … 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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Three days – Three quotes

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“I am not the one who loves It’s love that chooses me” “You have loved enough, now let me be the lover.” You could say that God is speaking to you or the cosmos, or your lover. It just means, … Continue reading →

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Times past

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The unmistakable sound was a bit distracting. I’m no expert on steam trains… though I used to know a good deal about them, having listened to my younger brother for hours, but I  remember them… and that rhythm of wheels … Continue reading →

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Beauty – #WQWWC

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

There are many species of reindeer around the world, some forming the mainstay of local lifestyles, providing milk, meat, bone and fur to people who have little, given their landscape and who waste less. They are superbly adapted to their … Continue reading →

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Scimitar Oryx

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Sue Vincent

There is a theory that it was the horns of the oryx that gave rise to the legends of the unicorn. When you see one side-on, you can see why.. even though I am not sure that it is true. … Continue reading →

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