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Guest author: Kaye Park Hinckley- What can fiction bring to a world with broken wings?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

What can a fiction writer bring to a world with broken wings? For sure, a world like this one is full of fragmented people–fodder for a writer. And just as sure, a writer will translate human brokenness through his or … Continue reading →

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A mother’s day…

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I woke late and tired, having slept through all three of the alarms I had set to get me to work on time. The problem was, I had been unable to sleep until dawn, so I was bleary eyed as … Continue reading →

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Christmas with the small dog…

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Santa came! With loads of chickeny treats and balls… and a big, long furry snake that squeaks everywhere! I learned what it was called in three goes too! Then we had a walk in the dark, and that’s always fun … Continue reading →

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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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Red letter day?

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

As the local supermarket has seen fit to start selling Christmas stuff already and someone-who-shall-remain-nameless has graciously shared the latest virulent bug with me, I thought I could do worse than to update a letter written in August three years … Continue reading →

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A sad tail

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The water in the winter pond is as clear as glass. At this time of year, when the weeds have sunk to the bottom to escape the ice and the various algae have ceased to bloom in the sun, you … Continue reading →

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A strange gift…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Like most mothers, I have been the recipient of some strange gifts in my time. When children are young, what seems appropriate in their eyes may seem downright bizarre to an adult observer not privy to the inner workings of … 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 Star by Sue Vincent -Day 12 – Solveig Werner’s Advent Calendar 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Day 12 | Advent Calendar Christmas Stars by Sue Vincent I had been pottering round aimlessly when I ‘should’ have be doing dire things to the inner realms of a turkey and creating havoc in the kitchen. That year however, … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – The cold nose

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, don’t believe her When she says that I’ve been nosey When she comes in from the cold outside Her cheeks all pink  and rosy. * Of course I have to have a sniff Whenever I must greet her… … Continue reading →

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