Category Archives: mankind

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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A day at the zoo

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In a complete role reversal, my son took me to the zoo today. I have very mixed feelings about zoos in general. The thought of confining  animals designed for vast landscapes has always seemed wrong and there are truly horror … Continue reading →

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Bloom Where You’re Planted from BART Station Bard

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Bart Station Bard The funny thing is, by doing this I have entered into a conversation with my world. Gaia encourages me. She tells me jokes and gives me gifts. The scattered shreds of red plastic near Ocean … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog… a yo-yo holiday

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

So she finally seems to have decided whether she’s coming or going. ‘Bout time too, if you ask me! First she put all her bags in the hall…always a dodgy sign, that…’specially when my bag is with them. Then she … Continue reading →

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Bringing it home

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This is my granddaughter on Wednesday, face down on the floor, sleeping peacefully… safe, loved, exhausted by giggling. Another photograph of a small child, face down on the floor, made the news on Wednesday. Face down in the sand, washed … Continue reading →

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Five day photo challenge 3 – Avebury

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Day 2 of the challenge and I’m cheating. This one was taken a while ago. On the other hand, this is where I actually am… and I hope the weather is as good. We… the Silent Eye and friends… are … Continue reading →

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False colours

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I’d been gardening all day and had nipped into town on the way back from a trip to the garden centre to pick up a few things, calling at one of the more up-market stores to look for a brooch … Continue reading →

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