Category Archives: Photography

Discovering Albion – day 7: St Andrews… the Abbey

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We didn’t go to the Roman Catholic Cathedral where the relics of St Andrew are now housed. We were here to see the ancient places where they had once been… lost now to time, buried perhaps somewhere in the vast … Continue reading →

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Christmas with the Small Dog

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on The Small Dog:
I was a bit worried he wouldn’t come, ‘specially after the antlers took a hit… But he did, and I got presents… like wrapping paper to open!!! And a new treat-finding puzzle… And a…

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A Christmas Wish

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

  However, wherever or whether you celebrate Christmas, may this day bring you peace, love and joy and may all the gifts of the season be with you, now and always.  

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Shine #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

In midwinter’s depths The light against the darkness Shines all the brighter *

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The Coachman’s Promise – A Ghost Story for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on The Curious Archaeologist:
Part 1 Nancy’s Promise The weather had changed and it was wet and cold as the coach made its way across the moors towards Leeds. “No passengers today.” “Who would want to be out…

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Discovering Albion – day 7: The Elasticity of Time.

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

According to the map we covered another two hundred miles that day. More, if you take into account that we did it all on the back roads , being very gentle with the ailing car and sticking to the coast … Continue reading →

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Best #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Celebrations loom The best ever Christmas tree? Decorate with love More than any gift Presence of those we cherish Making Christmas bright  

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Discovering Albion – day 7 – Dawn on the Sea

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We’d been well fed again and liberally doused with Edinburgh spiced orange gin… so I fell asleep on the sofa and was sent to bed yet again. I’m useless. Next morning we were on our way, taking an early leave … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – day 6 – Dunfermline Abbey

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They were locking the door on half of the Abbey Church as we arrived. The new bit, built on the site of the old choir, was opened in 1821 and houses the tombs of Queen Margaret (later canonised as St … Continue reading →

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New Book – Ghostly Interference by Jan Sikes

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Fiction Favorites:
Jan Sikes has an exciting new book and a new publisher. Here she is to tell you about her book. Welcome, Jan. Hi, John! Thank you so much for opening your awesome blog site to…

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