Category Archives: nature

The vicissitudinous growth of grass…

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The winter before last caught me by surprise with the early onset of rain. The final cut of the lawn was postponed due to wet weather… and remained that way until spring finally decided to put in an appearance. Now, … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Paradise – Fabric artist and writer, Barbara Williamson

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Blossoms against blue skies Swaying on summer breezes Sweets scents of Spring Earth awakens Barbara Williamson I was introduced to Barbara Williamson, the author of this poem, by her friend and co-author, Anne Copeland. Anne was recently a guest on … Continue reading →

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Tell me a story!

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

You don’t have to be a writer… you can be an editor, artist, musician, traveller or poet… just be you. That is always enough and means there are always stories to share. Why not share them here and reach new … Continue reading →

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Survivors…

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The pearl lace gouramis seem to think spring is in the air. While the female is looking fatter than usual, the male’s chest is brilliant orange and he keeps blowing bubbles. Gouramis build bubble nests on the surface of the … Continue reading →

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I can’t help noticing…

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It is beginning to look an awful lot like spring. There are buds and the first blossoms on the trees. The ground is covered in tiny wildflowers, from coltsfoot and celandine, to speedwell, daisies  and violets. From the birds building … Continue reading →

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Dawn at Hawk Hill

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Hellooo!” said the unnecessarily cheerful voice at the end of the phone. “You sound wide awake!” “I am,” I replied, though four in the morning is no time for anyone to be dragged from sleep. I reached for the coffee, … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground – by Alethea Kehas

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m not going to tell you that the moon keeps the secrets of the tides because you hold the ocean in your body When you are still feel the waves rushing you softly to the edges bringing you back to … 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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Crossing the stillness

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is dark as we walk down the lane, the small dog and I, yet a bird is singing, opening the gates of dawn with a joyful song, heralding the day without yet knowing what it will bring. For now … Continue reading →

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Jewels

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Fairy silhouettes Skimming through the wildflowers Against summer skies A momentary magic Gifting the eyes of a child I have never seen as many dragonflies as I have this summer. From tiny turquoise damsels that cast a jewelled haze above … Continue reading →

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