Tag Archives: Life

Who you gonna call?

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Sue Vincent

It had rained, heavily, all night. The driven droplets had battered against her bedroom window, keeping her awake. She liked storms and had lain there listening to the crash of thunder, seeing the small room illuminated in ghostly flashes before … Continue reading →

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“You should write that…”

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Sue Vincent

On a day when my son is in Singapore with his fiancée and her family, where they have recently held the traditional tea ceremony for their upcoming marriage, I could not help going back through my diaries and letters to … Continue reading →

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On the sofa

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sue Vincent

There comes a time in the life of every sofa when you look at it speculatively and think in terms of possibilities. In this case the terms were simple…disembowelment or retirement. To be fair, it was cheap, second hand and … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XXII

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sue Vincent

She’s weird. Yeah, I know you know.. but specifically weird… She has perfectly good fur. Okay, she may be going a little grey round the muzzle, but then, so am I… and I’m only two…. Hers is supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Dog days?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Sue Vincent

It didn’t really start well. I was on the phone to my friend in Scotland. Ani, as usual, objected to me being thus distracted and attached me firmly to the other end of a tug toy. All was well while … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XXI

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I’m in the dog house again. It was only a big lump of moss that the rain had washed off the roof. Even I was surprised just how far it went when I started taking it apart. And shaking it. … Continue reading →

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Wings

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Sue Vincent

In many cultures the butterfly has been seen as the symbol of the soul. It is, in many ways, an excellent analogy, and no less so for being much used. From the earthbound caterpillar that munches its way through the … Continue reading →

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Bursting

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I have been dying to write this post… Imagine the house hobbit bouncing up and down with glee… and a Mum prouder than you can imagine… and a heart full to bursting. You know my eldest’s son’s story…how, four years … Continue reading →

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Civic pride

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Ok, we have long since established that while I live in small village in Buckinghamshire, I come from God’s Own County.. I’m  a Yorkshire lass. But you would be forgiven, knowing the concentrated power of having heather in the blood, … Continue reading →

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There and back again

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I have been in Yorkshire for the best part of the week, to attend a five day course on behalf of the School. It has been odd to have little internet access and even my phone, which is usually a … Continue reading →

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