Tag Archives: children

Second childhood…

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

With the unconscious wisdom of youth, my son decided that he would give me a games console. It is not, perhaps, the obvious gift for a woman about to enter her seventh decade, but then, he assures me that as … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged change, children, computer technology, embracing life, games, growing older | 26 Comments

The Slave Girl ~ A Heart for Africa #writephoto

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She watched them, filled with revulsion. They were like two animals in heat–her husband and that wretched slave girl. If she had a rifle she would blow them to smithereens but being a Christian woman, it wouldn’t do for her … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged africa, Animals, birth, black man, child, children, Christian, delivery, house slaves, humiliation, illegitimate children, law school, married, miscarriages, mistress, offspring, plantation, relations, remarried, shame, slave girl, slave women, stillbirth, Virginia, white man, wife, will, witch, witchcraft, woman, woods | 1 Comment

The Asylum Tree ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Look at that tree, Ma,” Alex said, pointing to a tree with limbs and branches covered torn pieces of cloth. “What does it mean?” he asked her. “That, sweetie,” Cindy said, “is known as the ‘Asylum Tree.’ It’s meant to … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged asylum, cages, children, cruel, Donald Trump, heartless, immigrants, rags, reminders, separation | Leave a comment

Elusive realities: Robbie Cheadle – The boy with nine lives

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Sue Vincent

On 30 January 2006, my son, Michael, was born. He was a very healthy baby, with a tiny wizen face, just like a little old man. His APGAR score was 10 out of 10 and he didn’t need to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post | Tagged children, luck, lucky star, nine lives, sons | 109 Comments

Guest author: Robbie Cheadle – Waitoma Glowworm Caves

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

During our family visit to the North Island of New Zealand in August 2016, we visited the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The name Waitomo comes from the Maori words wai meaning water and tomo meaning hole or shaft. I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post | Tagged Amazon, baking, Books, children, children's books, cooking with children, fondant, humour, modelling, new book, Photography, story poems, sugarcraft, sugarpaste | 61 Comments

#writephoto – Through The Window ~ Helen Jones

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He liked to watch the world change. Today it was snowy, the little tree purged of leaves by winter, the land beyond carpeted white. Some days he saw green grass and flowers, butterflies dancing. At other times wind blew the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged #writephoto, arch, autumn, butterflies, children, flowers, ghost, leaves, man in black, seasons, stuck there, summer, tree, wind, window, winter | 12 Comments

Arch-enemy – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

George bested Timothy in everything. He was better at his sums, better at spelling, hand-writing, reading and tying his shoe-laces. George could run faster than Timothy, was always first-pick at football and had more gears on his bicycle. George always … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged cathedral, children, comedy, creative writing, enemy, fiction, flash fiction, friends, Humor, humour, jealousy, kids, literature, paintball, Red, rivals, School, short story, story, Thursday Photo Prompt, trip, writing, writing prompt | 3 Comments

Sanctuary – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He cowered in the shadows. Outside he could hear the screams and the howling. The others had left him. They promised to return by nightfall. Until then he was on his own. Footsteps pounded past the opening. He held his … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged birthday, children, comedy, creative writing, fear, fiction, flash fiction, funny, horror, Humor, humour, literature, party, real life, sanctuary, short story, story, suspense, terror, Thursday Photo Prompt, writing, writing prompt | 10 Comments

Hokora – Hayley R. Hardman #Writephoto

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I stopped before the shrine, my younger sister’s hand tightening in my own. I glanced down at her. Miki’s school uniform almost matched mine and her long black hair was tied back like my own. She had a bright pink backpack … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged children, Image Writing Prompts, Japan, journey, Life, owl, prayer, protection, shrine, sisters, spirits, winter, writephoto | 2 Comments

Dog Lovers and Book Lovers: “The Poet’s Dog” – Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I know my dog can speak… she is seldom quiet, though she makes little sound. Her voice is graphic but silent, her words are shared with every expression, every movement of an ear, every line of her body (and through … Continue reading →