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The lion’s memory ~ Noah Weiss #writephoto

How majestic this new day rises. Orangey twinge rising from the dark blue of the night and the sea. Never does this view get boring. Ever the same on fair days, it is a calming reminder. Yet, when skies are … Continue reading

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Androcles Revisited from rivrvlogr – #writephoto

Androcles Revisited Demon dog with glowing eyes Never seen beyond sunrise Prowled the land one moonlit night Bringing fear to all on sight Then a young lad, strong and brave, Drove the hound into a cave Continue reading here: Androcles … Continue reading

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A day at the zoo

In a complete role reversal, my son took me to the zoo today. I have very mixed feelings about zoos in general. The thought of confining  animals designed for vast landscapes has always seemed wrong and there are truly horror … Continue reading

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Laughter and cold comfort

Home from the north once again, and reunited with the ball-chasing obsessive known as the small dog, I sit here freezing and waiting for the engineer to arrive. The gas heating apparently objected to whatever tripped the electricity – or … Continue reading

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