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Something in the air? And three books by Alan Richardson

It was a surprise, said author Alan Richardson, to see her pop up on my Facebook page. He had just released a book about her… and we had just spent a weekend delving into the story of Gilgamesh, a ruler … Continue reading

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Contrary Appearances…

* Most traditional mythologies, the world over, treat of a ‘Divine Brew’ or intoxicant. * The Greek Gods and Godesses had their ‘Ambrosia’, The Vedic Indian Divinities their ‘Soma’, and so on… * In many instances this liquid, for such … Continue reading

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Reflections…

* The single note to a symphony. A fracture to the form. One outcome amid a range of possibilities. * How the variation chases the theme, and each colour its true hue… * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Eye without Vision…

* You believe you are part of where you think you are, because you surround yourself with the environment you want, in order to protect the image of yourself you have constructed. * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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The Eye-Guy’s Eye… Stuart France

Human Eye * …”I don’t get it.” “In Geometry, before one can draw a human eye, one has to draw a cat’s eye.” “I still don’t get it.” “It’s a process.” “And in any process things have to happen in … Continue reading

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The Real Eye-Guy… Stuart France

* …It happened that one day Pryderi’s doorkeeper, Conan Duffy, was sunning himself at the portal, along with his cat, and he saw two beautiful youths heading towards him over the game plain… …When they reached the enrtrance to the … Continue reading

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The Eye-Guy… Stuart France

* SPOILS OF THE ABYSS  When Pryderi, Lord of Underhill, was treated for the  injury done to his arm by Tyrnonos, Thunder-of-Water,  his leech, Nudd, found that he was unable to save the limb; so  he hacked it down to … Continue reading

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A Jewel in the Crown… Stuart France

Stone of the Wise * PROJECTION-OF-GOLD In truth, it is certain and without doubt that whatever is above tends toward that which is below and whatever is below tends toward that which is above for the accomplishment of the One … Continue reading

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All – Ex – Andros… Stuart France

One is All… In Alchemy there are no short cuts. Many are those who have spent a life-time seeking its treasure in vain. On the other hand, everything it promises to reveal is freely given at the outset. One need … Continue reading

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The Ticket Inspector… Stuart France

* I am late. I am expected in Leicester and now my only option is to catch the last train. The last train to Leicester is a slow train and also appears to be experiencing difficulties. Stopping where there are … Continue reading

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