Tag Archives: ageing

The cat flap…

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The guy who’d been to fit the thing Had really got it wrong… It didn’t even look too good Nor was it very strong. He’d charged a fortune for it After which we’d had to wrangle With cats who didn’t … Continue reading →

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Memory #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Old paper postcard Reminding autumn of spring Brings back summer’s glow *  

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January thaw – Rosemary Carlson #writephoto

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When she awakened that morning, she heard water. She laid there in her warm bed, wondering where that sound could be coming from. It had been so cold, frigid really. The sound of water was coming from outside the door. … Continue reading →

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The Tale of a Quest Down a Hallway – Gregg Savage #writephoto

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Zane who woke up feeling very ill. He hadn’t really eaten anything unusual the night before, nor did he have any signs of a cold. He just knew something wasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Frost #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A delicate kiss A frosting of enchantment For an autumn rose Winter’s frozen breath Gentle executioner Casts a spell of sleep

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Aging and Wisdom, The Perennial Years by D.G. Kaye

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

How many times have we said we don’t feel or look our age? When did middle-age sneak into our lives? Where did the years go? I’m sure we’ve all begged the answers to those questions once or twice as we … Continue reading →

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Rebel #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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#ExcerptWeek – MenoWhat? by D. J. Kaye

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Write Stuff: Excerpt –MenoWhat? A Memoir by D.G. Kaye FROM HIP TO WAIST WE JOIN  Until we actually live through something, it’s difficult to imagine what the experience is like. When I was young but nearing menopause, … Continue reading →

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Climbing Trees – from the archives

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Another from the vaults… My son, we have established, thinks I am regressing. So when a friend posted a bit of daftness on Facebook last night… a ‘what’s your mental age’ quiz, my initial response was, “About three, according to … Continue reading →

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