Category Archives: Memories

Low Tide by Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Not a creative piece as such this time, more of a reminiscence. When we were younger, we spent many a summer in Kenya, visiting family. Mombasa was a place we would frequent on occasion. Imagine it, a huge band of … 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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Christmas Present – Morpeth Road #writephoto

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sue Vincent

When I was younger, so much younger than today, I worked through November marking final year exams. It required me to work four till nine each night and nine to five on Saturday. The evenings were often hard work because … Continue reading →

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Christmas Star by Sue Vincent -Day 12 – Solveig Werner’s Advent Calendar 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Day 12 | Advent Calendar Christmas Stars by Sue Vincent I had been pottering round aimlessly when I ‘should’ have be doing dire things to the inner realms of a turkey and creating havoc in the kitchen. That year however, … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Stevie Turner – Waiting in the Wings

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Waiting in the Wings: A new book by Stevie Turner Available to pre-order on Amazon HERE Publication date November 30th 2016 At the grand old age of 92, my mother Dot suddenly starts telling me that she loves me. I … Continue reading →

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Secrets from fantasticpencils #writephoto

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

If you listen carefully, can you hear old flirtations, snap of fans, rustle of silks? Can you see glitter of diamonds, reflections of laughter and the flicker of candles? Continue reading here

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Sound of Waves – by Stuart France

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* After holidaying three years running at White-Lake, Mother decided it offered more congenial surroundings than sooty Colton in which to bring up a family so she put it to Father that we really ought to move there for good. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Roses #writephoto

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Faded roses, dry and brittle…. what is their story? We had some fabulous poems and stories for last week’s #writephoto prompt. If you missed them you can find them in the round-up here. For this week’s photo prompt,  use the … Continue reading →

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Replay – A never-empty nest – Guest post by Ritu

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I like having friends over – even when they have me blushing…  My guest today is Ritu Bhathal-Padhaal – from But I Smile Anyway. Ritu is a writer and blogger and was voted into third place for Most Inspiring Blog … Continue reading →

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Patchwork

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This little bear was made by Laura, my granddaughter’s Mum… her clever fingers creating patchwork bears and keepsake quilts from favourite baby clothes, embroidered with baby’s name. I think it is a lovely idea and a wonderful way to preserve … Continue reading →

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