Tag Archives: children

For the sake of art (The origin of the scary clown) from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Sue Vincent

  As you well know I’ve always been sympathetic to the lesser arts. Over the years I’ve helped provide employment for musicians, sculptors and even novelists! Indeed if I can find one, I’ve even been known to introduce Mime Artists … Continue reading →

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Glimpsed from pensitivity101 #writephoto

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from pensitivity101: Nora couldn’t find Tommy anywhere. Like all little brothers, Tommy was a pain. Nora was going to meet with her friends that afternoon but had got lemonned with babysitting the little brat. She rang Sally and left … Continue reading →

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Luxury

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Valleys are blasted; Earth raped by greed, Sees unfulfilled need. Childhoodless children Tread softly in mines. Diamonds on fingers; Within each stone lingers The spectre of hunger Exploited for show. The high cost of vanity, Lacking humanity, Devours itself. The … Continue reading →

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Times past

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The unmistakable sound was a bit distracting. I’m no expert on steam trains… though I used to know a good deal about them, having listened to my younger brother for hours, but I  remember them… and that rhythm of wheels … Continue reading →

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Generations

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

There are cards on the mantelpiece, pretty toiletries and flowers on the table and chocolates… well, some are still left in the box but you can’t expect miracles where chocolate is concerned. Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the UK. After … Continue reading →

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Beyond the door…

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

For the photo prompt suggested last week, Geoff Le Pard from Tangental gave us this: ‘You have to guess what’s behind it or it won’t open.’ Sally looked smug. George, 2 years younger, asked. ‘Is that right Grandpa?’ ‘Reckon. Been … Continue reading →

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Under pressure

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Simon at A Certain Measure of Perfection posted this link to the UK National Year 2 Grammar Test. Click through and take the test we are asking our seven year olds to be able to complete. Expecting it to be a … Continue reading →

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The iPad Generation

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ritu raises concerns about the children growing up in our digital age. When my sons were small, a paper and pen were always in the handbag. Waiting anywhere was occupied by drawing and later by playing word games, dots or … Continue reading →

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Replay – A never-empty nest – Guest post by Ritu

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I like having friends over – even when they have me blushing…  My guest today is Ritu Bhathal-Padhaal – from But I Smile Anyway. Ritu is a writer and blogger and was voted into third place for Most Inspiring Blog … Continue reading →

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Bringing it home

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This is my granddaughter on Wednesday, face down on the floor, sleeping peacefully… safe, loved, exhausted by giggling. Another photograph of a small child, face down on the floor, made the news on Wednesday. Face down in the sand, washed … Continue reading →

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