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Guest author: Wendy Van Camp – The Poet In Spite of Herself

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I stood before the audience, my notebook open as I prepared to read an excerpt from my novel “The Curate’s Brother“.  It is a historical romance based off of Jane Austen’s novel “Persuasion”.  It was one of many readings that … Continue reading →

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A flying visit – The Guild Chapel, Stratford upon Avon

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I mentioned that, during our visit to Stratford upon Avon, we had wandered off on our way back to the car, drawn by the tower of a small church. It had proved a profitable detour, bringing us to an old … Continue reading →

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Footprints – Natalie Ducey #writephoto

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle II… Stuart France

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …Eagle and Skunk retired to their beds after eating. Before long Skunk began to laugh out loud. “You are very annoying,” said Eagle, “what is so funny that it is worth keeping me awake?” “We have mice,” said Skunk, … Continue reading →

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White-Skunk and Bald-Eagle… Stuart France

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* In the beginning, Skunk and Eagle shared a dwelling. Eagle hunted for food and Skunk prepared it to eat. “Never approach my bed when I am out hunting,” said Eagle, “you will cause it to reek with your stench.” … Continue reading →

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Time Lines II… Stuart France

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* … “In later Assyrian Mythology, Anzu becomes Pazuzu.” “Am I missing something, here?” “Pazuzu is a ‘wind demon’ responsible for bringing plague and pestilence, and whatever else we may think about the notions of a demon, in that region … Continue reading →

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Psychological Spaces – Suzanne #writephoto

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I saw online that a contemporary Australian painter, Rick Amor had an exhibition at a gallery about an hour’s drive away.   The show finishes this weekend so yesterday I decided to drive over and take a look.   Amor’s paintings often … Continue reading →

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… a thousand words?

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I was reading an article that tells how much a picture can attract our attention. The inclusion of a single image can increase the likelihood of someone stopping to read an article, sharing it or, indeed, making it go viral. … Continue reading →

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Chilean Open-Air Art – Cindy Knoke

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Cindy Knoke: Chile is full of stunning street art. Throughout Chile, large and small towns, are decorated with amazing open-air art, that is valued by the country and citizenry. In Punta Arenas for example, the local government issued … Continue reading →

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Amnesia – Stuart France

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* A nameless shadow flits across the face of Science. The Theory of Evolution has not been proven. The ‘missing links’ for each species have not come forth from the fossil record. The constituent parts of our DNA have proven … Continue reading →

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