Tag Archives: family

Feeding the ducks…

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Sue Vincent

It was cold, but it was a beautiful day. Signs of spring in the air… catkins and pussy willow dancing in the breeze, swathes of daffodils about to open beneath the trees… and the first of the early blossom open … Continue reading →

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Shared #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Universal love Generation of spirit Sharing a heartbeat *

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The Spinner

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She sits and spins, A tapestry of wonders taking shape and life Between her vision and her words. Her mind a world away From errant children setting out To carry the spark of life To a new dawning. And yet, … Continue reading →

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An odd awakening ~ Running Elk

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Stepping Stones: The first hints of sunrise were just appearing this morning, accompanied by the squabbling of gulls who were busy dive-bombing an unfortunate owl who had missed whatever cue serves to send owls back to the roost … Continue reading →

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Steps ~ Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

My granny use to say, ‘if these steps could talk what stories they’d tell!’ I’d laugh and say ‘tell me a story then.’ She would whilst we sat on those steps outside her house with the summer sun on our … Continue reading →

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Space To Roam ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

When they first left the city she was devastated. She knew it was the better choice. That the twins’ sensitive lungs could not function in the pollution. That Mark’s temper improved whenever he had something green to look upon. That … Continue reading →

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D.G. Kaye reviews – The Memory by Judith Barrow

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from D.G. Kaye: Welcome to my Sunday Book Review. Today I’m thrilled to be reviewing Judith Barrow’s engrossing #FamilySaga – The Memory. This is the story about Irene, growing up in a dysfunctional family with a horrible mother, Lilian, … Continue reading →

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A Key To The Heart ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The last thing she believed was that her great-grandmother’s words had been literal. The old woman was prone to tall tales, lore and fairies, rumors and gossip, odd potions and odder notions. There were always layers of meaning. Lessons. Some … Continue reading →

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Inith ~ Wallie’s Wentletrap #writephoto

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She stepped into the water. He rose to her, lifting from the deep, his long black hair clinging to his bare neck and shoulders. In the shallow water where she stood he turned on his back, unable to balance himself … Continue reading →

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Respect

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

A few years ago, I visited the little church of St Martin in  Bladon, close to Blenheim Palace, where, on November 30th 1874, a child had been born whose name would go down in history. I had come to pay … Continue reading →

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