Tag Archives: humour

Head to head…

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Guess what I’m reading next if I tell you the name of a drink,” said my son. He’d called while I was working and my mind was elsewhere as I finished typing the sentence. “Pan-galactic gargle blaster,” I replied. “Wha… … Continue reading →

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The asymmetric small dog (or half a job well done…)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

We all know the saga of Ani’s ablutions, How often I’ve tried, and run out of solutions, When dog into bathtub‘s a futile equation Regardless of bribery, guile or persuasion. A bath was required, I needed an answer, ‘Cause all … Continue reading →

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Wash ‘n’ go

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I took a book into the bathtub today It is something I used to like doing, But over the past many years, I would say I’ve grown expert at high speed shampooing. ‘Me time’ a concept that just passed me … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Avenue #writephoto

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Fallen #writephoto

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Eyes closed in slumber The long slow life of stone waits The awakening Eye to eye, eyes opening My soul is bared before them.  * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken beneath Robin Hood’s Stride in Derbyshire, … Continue reading →

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The dreaded MOT…

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* It is that time of year that all motorist’s dread When the car needs a new MOT, When you worry in case the old girl’s nearly dead… And she surely won’t get off scot-free. So you drop it off … Continue reading →

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Game of Stones – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

With a spring in my steps, and a song on my lips, I I hoisted my bag on my shoulders and set out towards the home of the love of my life. I was finally going to meet her parents … Continue reading →

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Rockfall – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

They had stood there for centuries. As long as anyone could remember the three boulders had sat on the ledge overlooking the small hamlet. That night rain had lashed the hillside, thunder had rumbled and lightning had lit the dark … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Fallen #writephoto

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Ascent #writephoto

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The way leads onwards Eternal spiral of life Ever ascending The perfection of motion Leads only deeper within  * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in my village, at Waddesdon Manor, a magnificent French chateau, nestled in … Continue reading →

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