Tag Archives: Christmas

From Keith Channing-The gift of giving: win one of three #Lendwithcare gift vouchers. #makealoanchangealife

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Keith Channing… a seasonal offer to help you help others: CHRISTMAS 2017 SPECIAL OFFER My wife, Clare, and I are long-time supporters of Lendwithcare, a micro-finance organisation set up by Care International, one of the world’s leading aid … Continue reading →

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Separated by a common language #Blogversary #humor #ThrowbackThursday from Barb Taub

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

An American perspective on the vagaries and confusion of the English language…reblogged from Barb Taub: The first time I went skydiving, the instructor had to ‘help’ me out of the plane (via a boot to my backside). Five years ago, … Continue reading →

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Deer, deer #writephoto #prompt Geoff Le Pard

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It’s been a while since I did one of Sue’s #writephoto prompts but here we go again…. The Misocrimbalist* In a world of superheroes Vernon Ongar wasn’t your typical vigilante. He wore corduroy to begin with and parted his hair … Continue reading →

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#writephoto – Wall Hanging by Helen Jones

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m still writing up my weekend away with The Silent Eye, but thought I’d take a quick foray into this week’s #writephoto challenge, courtesy of Sue Vincent. ‘Is it a bit much?’ ‘We-ell–‘ ‘I mean, it’s nice and bright, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Back to normal

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

That’s it. The tree is down, the cards removed, the festive flowers have finally faded… apart from a token branch of pine and a poinsettia that are still hanging in there, determined to make it to Twelfth Night and the … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Angels

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, This is my last letter this year. I know you are going to be a little but busy tonight. But, as it is just you and me, can we drop the act for a minute? You know as … Continue reading →

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The Gingerbread House

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The big house in my village is Waddesdon Manor, a magnificent  French chateau nestled in the fields of Buckinghamshire, built for Baron Ferdinand de Rotschild in the 1890s. The Manor and its contents were gifted to the National Trust in … Continue reading →

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The Ornament – Yinglan #writephoto

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“Children, you better go to bed now before Santa Claus can slide down our chimney and leave you guys your presents.” Haylie said to her children, Cami and Dylan, who were staring unblinkingly at the new ornament Haylie bought earlier … Continue reading →

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Christmas Present – Morpeth Road #writephoto

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sue Vincent

When I was younger, so much younger than today, I worked through November marking final year exams. It required me to work four till nine each night and nine to five on Saturday. The evenings were often hard work because … Continue reading →

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Christmas Present – Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Baubles hanging from a tree Fills me with such seasonal glee Tinsel, angels, stars and bells And the odd little present as well! A story for each decoration Adds spice to our special celebration Each branch holds a twinkling light … Continue reading →

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