Tag Archives: love

The Small Dog’s Vicious Circle…

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

Well, she’s still being weird And she’s up half the night, So we sit in the garden Because stars are bright And why shouldn’t we watch As they twinkle and shine? I don’t care what we’re doing ‘Cause this time … Continue reading →

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C. S. Boyack Welcomes Marcia Meara with The Emissary #Series

Posted on October 23, 2020 by

Reblogged from C. S. Boyack at Entertaining Stories: Welcome Marcia Meara to Entertaining Stories. Marcia is one of my partners over at Story Empire. She’s hosted my book tours, and it’s time to repay the favor. She’s here to tell … Continue reading →

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The Spinner

Posted on October 23, 2020 by

She sits and spins, A tapestry of wonders taking shape and life Between her vision and her words. Her mind a world away From errant children setting out To carry the spark of life To a new dawning. And yet, … Continue reading →

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A child’s tale

Posted on October 21, 2020 by

Road to Love – S.Vincent I had one of those ‘moments’ today as I passed between the bookcases in the bedroom. It is odd the things that make it through the veneer of calm acceptance. In this case, it was … Continue reading →

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Shadow boxing…

Posted on October 14, 2020 by

So, today, all last-minute test results being well, I start a combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy regime. I cannot say that it is something I am looking forward to starting exactly, but as the alternative is to sit here and wither … Continue reading →

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Borrowed Wings… again

Posted on October 8, 2020 by

In 2009, after my son had been stabbed through the brain and left for dead in a coma, I was writing daily updates for all those around the world who were sending their love and prayers for his recovery. There … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog’s Secret Teacher…

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

Well, it has not been a great week, what with the sky crying even more than she has…and she has been getting just a bit soggy around the edges, I have to say. Weirdly, I seem to set her off … Continue reading →

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One night only

Posted on October 3, 2020 by

Well, I made a right hash of that. I was going to post something… then wasn’t… then thought I ought… then knew how private it was… then remembered what I’d told others. Maybe being honest might help someone else going … Continue reading →

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Going West: The Painted Church

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

It is difficult for our modern eyes to imagine the colour that would once have been present within our oldest churches. The carved and decorated facades, often covered with statuary, would have been brightly painted. Walls that we are used … Continue reading →

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No-one home…

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

I should have woken, on my birthday, to a view of a Scottish loch and autumnal hillsides… perhaps even a glimpse of late-blooming heather…and a humungous Scottish breakfast. Instead, I woke to the knowledge that I could not eat all … Continue reading →

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