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Thursday photo prompt – Window #writephoto

Welcome to the first writephoto prompt of 2018! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in 2017! I hope you will stay with us throughout the coming year. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round up – Blue #writephoto

Blues * Hearts seeking solace See the heavens reflected Earthly emotion Painted cerulean tides Touching horizons of tears * Silent solitude The colour of compassion Brings peace to the soul Waves whisper on the seashore Wider horizons open * Light … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog – A difference of opinion…

She says I need to go on a diet. That there have been too many treats lately. That I am getting a bit broad in the beam and too heavy to lift into the bath. Well, all I have to … Continue reading

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Stinking Fish – another tale from Tallis Steelyard.

People have commented to me that I rarely mention fish or fishermen. I suppose it’s true but it’s by pure chance. You get to the fish market from the far end of the Old Esplanade, at the opposite end from … Continue reading

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The Schrödinger effect – Top 10 posts of 2017? Yeah, right…

The Schrödinger effect… to be alive and dead at the same time…. That pretty much sums me up as a writer. Although, if I had to make a judgement call, I would probably err on the side of ‘dead’…or that’s … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Blue #writephoto

Welcome to the last writephoto prompt of 2017! As the roundup will be next year, I chose a photo of the half-light, a poit of transition between day and night. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up – Thaw #writephoto

Thaw * A pale land shrouded Shivers in the winter chill Far from the hearthfire Those who wander find themselves Following their own footprints * In muffled silence Virginal beauty unveils A verdant treasure An ever-present promise Hidden by a … Continue reading

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Christmas with the small dog…

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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Snowy Day – jagahdilmein #writephoto

Alex had gone to bed happy last night, very happy. It had been snowing so hard since morning yesterday that not just their cottage, but the road to the village, and the village itself had been covered with a blanket … Continue reading

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Ani’s Advent – The coconut confession…

Dear Santa, as you’re coming soon I have a small confession, I ask for that forgiveness You can grant at your discretion. I have this little problem, I did not do as I ought, And now I am in trouble, … Continue reading

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