Tag Archives: Animals

Wings by Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

They circled as one giant black mass. Blocking the sky and the sun out, causing darkness to fall. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up in wonder. Then the birds began dropping like stones. Their lifeless bodies hitting … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Beast – grooming the small dog…

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I looked the small dog in the eye And she looked back at me… A more determined look, I think, You would go far to see. I’d only mentioned it was hot And that she must concur That summer is … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – Absconding

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

She has taken her squished fingers away from the computer for a day or two to allow them a little healing time. The fact that she is running north, she says, is neither here nor there… Well, as you read … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Ray (on behalf of Colin Chappell) – A dog’s life

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Since she has been hogging the keyboard so much lately, I thought it was about time I got in on the act and had a friend over. Honestly… tap, tap, tap… ‘not now, girlie’ and ‘how did you manage to … Continue reading →

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On Being Smarter by Ken Decroo

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Baja Moto Quest: Ken Decroo and Congo, African Elephant, Photo by Gale Cooper, 1981 Concerning the training of wild animals, I often speak on the importance of being smarter than the animal you’re training. When asked to elaborate … Continue reading →

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Five minutes of film

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Image: http://www.lovethesepics.com He wasn’t feeling too good so I carried his breakfast through into the lounge where he was watching TV and sat down with him on the sofa for five minutes. He was watching a wildlife programme and, as … Continue reading →

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Swan – Hayley R, Hardman #writephoto

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Duchess sat by the lake, looking out over the sunset kissed water. She sighed deeply and wondered what she was going to do now… Continue reading: Swan

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A Midnight Clear – Ailsa Abraham

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Not exactly! Bobby’s family ran an old-fashioned farm. They had worried about going out of business but with the renewed interest in animal-welfare and natural products, they were becoming very popular again with customers flocking to their farm shop. Like … Continue reading →

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The December Sea – Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I knew it was going to be a disaster from the start. Who goes to the seaside in December? But the girls and wife instead. ‘You do know it’s going to be freezing right? And everything will be shut?’ I … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog… review

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Well, how about that? I got another five star review on Amazon from Beth over at I didn’t have my glasses on….. “5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a dog’s life June 8, 2014 By Beth Kennedy What a lovely … Continue reading →

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