Tag Archives: Christmas

Saving Grace – Fandango #wrietphoto

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The full moon shown brightly over the lake, illuminating the mountains on the opposite side. As he gazed upon the moon’s image reflected in the calm waters of the lake, Mark reflected upon his own life. It was just over … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged alone, Christmas, full moon, lake, lonely, moonlight, reflecting, saving Grace, Thursday Photo Prompt, water | 6 Comments

“She’s going to blow…”

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Today my son called me with a complaint. When I had driven in to work today, I had taken with me all the Christmas goodies, from half the leftover turkey, through a large portion of trifle, very carefully carried, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged belief, chaos, Christmas, creed, fear, gender, Life, political correctness, prejudice, race | 58 Comments

The Advent Calendar – a short story from Geoff Le Pard

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tangental: ‘What is it, Mum?’ Emily Smith, 14 looked up from her book. Gilly, her mother, said, ‘A parcel from Uncle Augustus.’ ‘Who is Uncle Augustus?’ ‘I don’t really know. Someone on your father’s side. Do you remember … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Christmas, family, fiction | Tagged advent calendar, Christmas, short story | 5 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation: Dante writes to Santa…with Adele Marie Park

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I had a letter from my mate, Dante, who looks after Adele Marie Park.Now, Dante is a really handsome dog… and bigger than me, by the looks of things. He also has a very big heart. And that is probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged Ani, Christmas, Dante, Dogs, love, magic | 40 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation: A letter from Sonu Singh …and a poem from Ritu Bhathal

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

So… we finally got snow and everything is looking all Christmassy. The trouble is, according to my friends, many of our two-legses think we should look all Christmassy too! And it isn’t just dogs… even cats get tortured! Mind, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged cats, Christmas, dressing up, humour, letter to Santa, Poetry | 61 Comments

Portal – Hayley .R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The end of the passage way glowed a warm light colour. I trailed my hand over the smooth wall as I walked along the flagstones. I could hear muttering voices, soft music and I smelt pine and fire. Ahead, the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged Christmas, december, drama, Image Writing Prompts, Life, mystery, party, technology, winter, writephoto | 4 Comments

Ani’s Advent Invitation: What is magic? A holiday story (and a new book!) from Allie Potts

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

So, the question is a bit of an odd one around here, what with my two-legs being a bit weirdly inclined and all… What is magic? For me, magic is finding the fridge door, or the back gate left open… … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dogs | Tagged ballet, Book launch, Christmas, festive magic, humour, new book, Nutcracker, science Fiction | 44 Comments

Snow – by Fandango #writephoto

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Snow,” Darla said. “Snow?” her father asked. “That’s what you want for Christmas?” “Yes, Daddy. Snow. I’ve never seen snow in real life. I’ve never even touched it. I want to know what it’s like to have a white Christmas.” … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged Christmas, Florida, hike, New Hampshire, snow, snowball fight, stream, Sue Vincent Thursday Photo Prompt | 3 Comments

Two White Mice by Anita Dawes – Reblogged from Smorgasbord

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Delighted to share a short story from the Christmas archives of author Anita Dawes. When you feel that there is little to celebrate, a random act of kindness can bring the sparkle and spirit to Christmas alive. Two White Mice … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog: Your letters to Santa…

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Can I just remind you that I don’t want to wear the antlers again this year. Or a red hat with bobbles on or, even worse, a beard… I don’t fancy a red nose or pointy ears either… Which means … Continue reading →